Matthew 2:22

King James Version (KJV)

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:

Translations

Matthew 2:22 - Amplified Bible

But because he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in the place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

Matthew 2:22 - American Standard Version

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee,

Matthew 2:22 - Bible in Basic English

But when it came to his ears that Archelaus was ruling over Judaea in the place of his father Herod, he was in fear of going there; and God having given him news of the danger in a dream, he went out of the way into the country parts of Galilee.

Matthew 2:22 - Darby Bible

but having heard that `Archelaus reigns over Judaea, instead of Herod his father,` he was afraid to go there; and having been divinely instructed in a dream, he went away into the parts of Galilee,

Matthew 2:22 - English Standard Version

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee.

Matthew 2:22 - King James Version

Matthew 2:22 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero cuando oyò que Arquelao reinaba sobre Judea en lugar de su padre Herodes, tuvo miedo de ir allá; y advertido por Dios en sueños, partiò para la regiòn de Galilea;

Matthew 2:22 - The Message

Matthew 2:22 - New American Standard Bible

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Then after being warned {by God} in a dream, he left for the regions of Galilee,

Matthew 2:22 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero cuando oyò que Arquelao reinaba sobre Judea en lugar de su padre Herodes (el Grande), tuvo miedo de ir allá; y advertido por Dios en sueños, se fue para la regiòn de Galilea.

Matthew 2:22 - World English Bible

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in the place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there. Being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of Galilee,

Matthew 2:22 - Young's Living Translation

and having heard that Archelaus doth reign over Judea instead of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither, and having been divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew to the parts of Galilee,

Matthew 2:22 - Additional Comments

See notes on Herod in Acts 12:1 regarding Archelaus. Archelaus had a reputation for cruelty, and like his father, had ordered a massacre. He was removed from office in A.D. 6.
This verse shows the reason that, even though Joseph and Mary were from Bethlehem, they moved to Nazareth, where Jesus grew up. They headed north, ruled by Herod Antipas, who was apparently not a threat to Joseph's family.
It is unclear which specific prophesy in the O.T. this references.
See the note on verse 1:24, regarding Joseph's obedience. Here we see once again his obedience. Joseph not only obeyed, he obeyed consistently over time. We need to maintain a strong relationship with God - we should not have periods of obedience, and periods where we struggle. The only way to do this is regular and valuable time with God.

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