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God's Unlikely Sanctuaries
Commentators highlight the profound irony of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt. The very nation that once enslaved Israel now becomes the place of refuge for Israel's Messiah. This demonstrates God's sovereign power to use any person, place, or circumstance—even historically hostile ones—to protect His people and accomplish His purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:13
18th Century
Theologian
The angel. See Matthew 1:20.
Flee into Egypt. Egypt is situated to the south-west of Judea, and is distant from Bethlehem …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
How obedient Joseph was! He was a man of a docile spirit, who willingly did as God commanded him. His character has, perhaps, never been sufficient…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:13
The verb “had gone” (v.13) is the same as “returned” in the preceding verse, tying the two accounts together. This is the third dream in these two …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 2:13
16th Century
Theologian
And when they had departed. How many days elapsed from the departure of the Magi until Joseph was ordered to flee into Egypt is not known,…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
And when they were departed
That is immediately, or as soon as they were gone, or in a very little time after, proba…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:13–15
17th Century
Minister
Egypt had been a house of bondage to Israel, and particularly cruel to the infants of Israel; yet it was to be a place of refuge for the holy Child…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:13–23
13th Century
Philosopher
It was discussed above how the Wise Men bore witness to Christ being born; now, however, it is discussed how the Holy Innocents bear witness, not b…