Matthew 2:21

And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 2:21

BSB

So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.

AKJV

And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

CPDV

And rising up, he took the boy and his mother, and he went into the land of Israel.

ERV

And he arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

NHEB

And he arose and took the young child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel.

SMT

And having risen, he took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 2:21

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Commentary for Matthew 2:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 2:21

Summary

Joseph obeys divine command to travel home

Place

Egypt to Israel

Event

Family departs for Israel

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-4 BC