Matthew 2:14
When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
When he arose, he took the young child and his mother,.... That is, as soon as he awoke out of sleep, and rose from his bed, he did as he was commanded, he prepared for his journey; and very…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
When he arose - Having arisen; that is, he arose immediately after awaking from his dream, and prepared at once to obey the command, By night - Thus he showed his prompt obedience to the command, and…
We have here Christ's flight into Egypt to avoid the cruelty of Herod, and this was the effect of the wise men's enquiry after him; for, before that, the obscurity he lay in was his protection. It was…