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Matthew 2:12

Matthew 2:12
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Being warned of God in a dream,.... It is likely they made a short stay at Bethlehem, might lodge there a night; at least laid themselves down a while to take some refreshment in sleep, after they had…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Warned of God - This was done, doubtless, because, if they had given Herod precise information where he was, it would have been easy for him to send forth and kill him. And from this we learn that God…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 2:9-12

We have here the wise men's humble attendance upon this new-born King of the Jews, and the honours they paid him. From Jerusalem they went to Bethlehem, resolving to seek till they should find; but it…