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Matthew 2:22

Matthew 2:22
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth,.... Which was a city of Galilee, and where Joseph and Mary had both…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He heard that Archelaus did reign - Archelaus possessed a cruel and tyrannical disposition similar to his father. At one…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 2:19-23

We have here Christ's return out of Egypt into the land of Israel again. Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The Dwelling at Nazareth

22. notwithstanding Rather "but" or "so."

he turned aside Rather, retired or withdrew. The…