And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
Egypt serves for shelter, not a home; Christ must return to the lost sheep of Israel. Mark how swift divine vengeance fell on Herod, proud tyrants that terrify the earth must die and face judgment. Why fear a man that shall perish? His envy and malice die with him, but his guilt for innocent blood condemns him forever.
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Commenting on Matthew 2:19-23
Joseph obeyed in every particular: the persons he took, the place he went to, the speed with which he moved. This is ready and cheerful obedience to God's commands, worthy of our imitation. We see why the virgin Mary needed a husband: Joseph became the means, under God, of preserving, protecting, and providing for her and the Child.
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Joseph intended to return to Bethlehem of Judea, the Child's royal city, where He would be reared until the time came for Him to occupy Jerusalem, the city of the Great King.
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