Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 2:14-15

"And he arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt; and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt did I call my son." — Matthew 2:14-15 (ASV)

Night journeys, both actual and spiritual, may befall those who carry Jesus with them. Even the Son of God, who is preeminent above all others, must depart into Egypt like the rest of the family, and must only come out of it when He is called. Let us not wonder if we also have to go down to Egypt and go in a hurry, and go by night and are allowed to stay there for many days. We, too, will be called out in due time by Him whose call is effectual.

The angel who leads us into Egypt will bring us word to come out of it, for all our times are in the Lord’s hands. Let us never forget that the chosen may have to go into Egypt, but they must be brought out of it, for the rule is universally applicable, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

How the prophecies mark out our Lord’s way from the beginning! The King of Israel comes out of Egypt, just as Moses did, who in his day was King in Jeshurun.