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Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, <a href="/nlt/matthew/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> But when he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod’s son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee. <a href="/esv/matthew/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, <a href="/blb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard that Archelaus reigns over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew into the district of Galilee. <a href="/kjv/matthew/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/matthew/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nasb/matthew/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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, <a href="/nasb77/matthew/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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 by God in a dream, he departed for the regions of Galilee, <a href="/lsb/matthew/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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 departed for the district of Galilee, <a href="/amp/matthew/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod [the Great], he was afraid to go there. Then being warned by God in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee, <a href="/csb/matthew/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee. <a href="/asv/matthew/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Jud锟絘 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, <a href="/cev/matthew/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But when he heard that Herod's son Archelaus was now ruler of Judea, he was afraid to go there. Then in a dream he was told to go to Galilee, <a href="/erv/matthew/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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, <a href="/gwt/matthew/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But when he heard that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as king of Judea, Joseph was afraid to go there. Warned in a dream, he left for Galilee <a href="/gnt/matthew/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> But when Joseph heard that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as king of Judea, he was afraid to go there. He was given more instructions in a dream, so he went to the province of Galilee <a href="/isv/matthew/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, after having been warned in a dream. So he left for the region of Galilee <a href="/msb/matthew/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, <a href="/net/matthew/2.htm">NET Bible</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. After being warned in a dream, he went to the regions of Galilee. <a href="/nheb/matthew/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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, <a href="/wbt/matthew/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when he heard that Archelaus reigned in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: <a href="/wey/matthew/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod on the throne of Judaea, he was afraid to go there; and being instructed by God in a dream he withdrew into Galilee, <a href="/web/matthew/2.htm">World English Bible</a> 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, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having heard that Archelaus reigns over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and having been divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew to the parts of Galilee, <a href="/blb/matthew/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard that Archelaus reigns over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew into the district of Galilee. <a href="/ylt/matthew/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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, <a href="/slt/matthew/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having heard that Archelaus reigned over Judea, instead of Herod his father, he was afraid to go there; and having received intimation of the divine will in a dream, he turned back into the parts of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in the room of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither: and being warned in sleep retired into the quarters of Galilee. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in sleep, he withdrew into parts of Galilee. <a href="/nabre/matthew/2.htm">New American Bible</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when he heard that Archelaus had become king over Judaea, in the place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there; and it was revealed to him in a dream to go to the land of Galilee. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when he heard that Arkilaus was The King in Judaea, in the place of Herodus his father, he was afraid to go there, and it appeared to him in a dream that he should go to the region of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither. But being warned in a dream, he with drew into the regions of Galilee, <a href="/godbey/matthew/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having heard that Archelaus reigns over Judea instead of Herod his father, he was afraid to depart thither; and being warned in a dream he departed into the regions of Galilee. <a href="/haweis/matthew/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in the stead of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither. And being divinely warned in a dream, he retired into the country of Galilee, <a href="/mace/matthew/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when he heard that Archelaus reigned in Judea, in the room of his father Herod, he was apprehensive of going thither, till having had a divine warning in a dream, he retired into the district of Galilee: <a href="/wey/matthew/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod on the throne of Judaea, he was afraid to go there; and being instructed by God in a dream he withdrew into Galilee, <a href="/worrell/matthew/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, hearing that Archelaus was reigning over Juda instead of his father Herod, he feared to go thither; and, having been divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee; <a href="/worsley/matthew/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but when he heard that Archelaus reigned over Judea in the room of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither; however being warned of God in a dream, he retired into the district of Galilee. <a href="/parallel/matthew/2-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=431" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/2.htm">The Return to Nazareth</a> …21So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">when he learned</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/745.htm" title="745: Archelaos (N-NMS) -- From archo and Laodikeus; people-ruling; Archelaus, a Jewish king.">Archelaus</a> <a href="/greek/936.htm" title="936: basileuei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.">was reigning in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaias (N-GFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea</a> <a href="/greek/473.htm" title="473: anti (Prep) -- A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of.">in place of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">father</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdou (N-GMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod,</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: ephobēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">he was afraid</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apelthein (V-ANA) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">to go</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/5537.htm" title="5537: chrēmatistheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From chrema; to utter an oracle, i.e. Divinely intimate; by implication, to constitute a firm for business, i.e. bear as a title.">having been warned</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in</a> <a href="/greek/3677.htm" title="3677: onar (N-ANS) -- A dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream.">a dream,</a> <a href="/greek/402.htm" title="402: anechōrēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From ana and choreo; to retire.">he withdrew</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: merē (N-ANP) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">district</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaias (N-GFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">of Galilee,</a> 23and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Matthew 2:19-21</a> After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. / “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.” / So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel. <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Luke 2:39</a> When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. <a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">Hosea 11:1</a> When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a> This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20-21</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16-18</a> When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. / Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-27</a> In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a> and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” <a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4-5</a> So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. / He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. <a href="/numbers/24-8.htm">Numbers 24:8</a> God brought him out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox, to devour hostile nations and crush their bones, to pierce them with arrows. <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Matthew 1:24-25</a> When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife. / But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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:he was.<a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Genesis 19:17-21</a> And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed… <a href="/1_samuel/16-2.htm">1 Samuel 16:2</a> And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.<a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Acts 9:13,14</a> Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: … being.<a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Matthew 2:12</a> And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.<a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a> But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.<a href="/psalms/48-14.htm">Psalm 48:14</a> For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.into.<a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">Matthew 3:13</a> Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.<a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Luke 2:39</a> And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.<a href="/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41,42,52</a> Others said, This is the Christ. 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Herod the Great was known for his tyrannical rule and the massacre of the innocents in Bethlehem (<a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a>). Archelaus inherited his father's kingdom but was known for his cruelty and incompetence, which eventually led to his removal by the Romans. This historical context explains Joseph's fear, as Archelaus's reputation was well-known. The political instability in Judea under Archelaus contrasts with the relative peace in Galilee, where Herod Antipas ruled. This situation fulfills the prophecy of Jesus being called a Nazarene (<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a>), as Joseph's decision to avoid Judea led them to settle in Nazareth.he was afraid to go there Joseph's fear is a natural human response to the threat posed by Archelaus. This fear is significant as it shows Joseph's protective nature over his family, particularly Jesus. It also highlights the ongoing danger to Jesus' life, even after Herod the Great's death. The fear of returning to Judea underscores the fulfillment of God's plan, as it directs the Holy Family to Galilee, aligning with the divine purpose and prophetic fulfillment.And having been warned in a dream Divine guidance through dreams is a recurring theme in the early chapters of Matthew. Joseph previously received dreams instructing him to take Mary as his wife (<a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a>) and to flee to Egypt (<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a>). This method of communication emphasizes God's direct involvement and protection over Jesus' life. Dreams in the biblical context often signify important revelations or instructions from God, ensuring that His will is accomplished despite human fears and political threats.he withdrew to the district of Galilee Galilee, a region north of Judea, was under the rule of Herod Antipas, who was considered less threatening than Archelaus. This move to Galilee fulfills the prophecy that Jesus would be called a Nazarene (<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a>). Galilee's significance in Jesus' life and ministry is profound, as it becomes the primary setting for much of His teaching and miracles. The region's mixed population of Jews and Gentiles also foreshadows the universal scope of Jesus' mission. The withdrawal to Galilee highlights God's providential care and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/archelaus.htm">Archelaus</a> The son of Herod the Great, who ruled over Judea, Samaria, and Idumea after his father's death. Known for his tyrannical rule, he was eventually deposed by the Romans. 2. <a href="/topical/h/herod_the_great.htm">Herod the Great</a> The father of Archelaus, known for his extensive building projects and the massacre of the innocents in Bethlehem. His death led to the division of his kingdom among his sons. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The earthly father of Jesus, who was responsible for the safety and upbringing of Jesus. He was guided by divine dreams to protect his family. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a> A region in the southern part of ancient Israel, significant as the location of Jerusalem and the center of Jewish worship. 5. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> A region in northern Israel where Jesus grew up, fulfilling the prophecy that He would be called a Nazarene.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_protection.htm">Divine Guidance and Protection</a> Joseph's obedience to divine warnings exemplifies the importance of being attentive to God's guidance in our lives. We should seek and trust God's direction, especially in times of uncertainty. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_faith.htm">Fear and Faith</a> Joseph's fear of Archelaus is a natural human response, yet he acts in faith by following God's instructions. This teaches us to balance our fears with faith in God's plans. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a> The movement of Jesus' family fulfills prophecies and demonstrates God's control over historical events. We can trust that God is working through the circumstances of our lives for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_dreams_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Dreams in Scripture</a> Dreams are used by God to communicate His will, as seen in Joseph's life. While we may not receive divine dreams today, we should be open to God's communication through His Word and the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 2</a> <a href="/q/who_were_herod,_antipas,_archelaus.htm">Who were Herod the Great, Antipas, and Archelaus?</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_seen_as_palestinian.htm">Was Jesus historically considered a Palestinian?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_jesus_called_'of_nazareth'.htm">How is Jesus "from Nazareth" if born in Bethlehem?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_earthly_father.htm">Who was Jesus' earthly father?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Archelaus.--Strictly speaking, this prince, who, under his father's will (made just before his death), governed Judaea, Samaria, and Idumaea, was never recognised as a king by the Roman Emperor, but received the inferior title of Ethnarch. Antipas had Galilee and Peraea, Philip the region of Trachonitis. Popularly, however, the higher title was still used of him as we find it in 14:9 of the Tetrarch Antipas. The character of Archelaus was as cruel and treacherous as that of his father, and within a few months after his accession, he sent in his horsemen to disperse a multitude, and slew not less than 3,000 men. The temper of Antipas on the other hand was as yet looked on as milder. This, and possibly his absence from Galilee on a visit to Rome, may well have led Joseph to turn to that region as offering a prospect of greater safety (Jos. Ant. xvii. 2, 5, 6, 8, 9). Nine years later the oppression of Archelaus became so intolerable that both Jews and Samaritans complained of him to the Emperor, and he was deposed and banished to Gaul.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - But when he heard that Archelaus. Until his murder five days before Herod's own death in the spring of A.U.C. 750, Antipater, Herod's eldest son, might naturally have been regarded as the successor, though in fact Antipas had been named as such in the will. But after Antipater's death Herod altered his will; and appointing Antipas Tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea, and Philip Tetrarch of Gaulonitis, Traehonitis, and Paneas, he granted the kingdom to Archelaus. Further, even after Herod's death, the succession was far from certain until the consent of Augustus had been obtained, and this, in fact, was jeopardized by Archelaus's massacre of three thousand cf those who, on his accession, called for justice on the agents of the barbarities of the late reign. Eventually, however, Herod's last arrangement was practically confirmed by Augustus, save that he expressly gave Archelaus, who had hastened to Rome, but half of his father's dominion, and appointed him only ethnarch, promising to make him king "if he governed that part virtuously" (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 17:08. 1; 11. 4; cf. 'Bell. Jud.,' 1:33. 8; 2:7. 3). Joseph's fear of Archelaus quite corresponds to the character given of him by the Jewish ambassadors before Augustus. "He seemed to be afraid lest he should not be deemed Herod's own son; and so, without any delay, he immediately Jet the nation understand his meaning," i.e. by the slaughter of the three thousand malcontents above referred to (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 17:11.2). He was in A.D. deposed for his cruelty, and banished to Vienne, in Gaul. Did reign; Revised Version, was reigning; an attempt to express the vivid present of the original, which recalls the very words he heard. After Augustus's decision, Archelaus could not legally have called himself βασιλεύς, but the title, especially as implied in the verb, would have been customary in popular speech (cf. <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Matthew 14:9</a>). But it is possible that the expression was used before Archelaus went to Rome, and at the time of his first grasp of power under Herod's will. In Judaea. The Revised Version ( over Judaea, βασιλεύει τῆς Ἰουδαίας) rightly implies not only that he lived in Judaea, but that, unlike his father, was not king of the whole of Palestine, but emphatically of Judaea. To this Idumaea and Samaria were appendages. In the room of his father Herod. Had St. Matthew the same thought as the Jewish ambassadors above? He was afraid to go thither; and presumably he told God his fears. Notwithstanding (only δέ); Revised Version, and. Being warned of God (ver. 12, note). For he does not leave his people in perplexity. In a dream. No angel is mentioned this time. He turned aside; Revised Version, he withdrew (ἀνεχώρησεν). Into the parts of Galilee; where Antipas was tetrarch. The form (cf. <a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">Matthew 15:21</a>; <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Matthew 16:13</a>) seems to imply removal from one spot to another before finally settling at Nazareth, and also the subordinate importance of the places visited, compared with the more populous towns. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/2-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. when he learned ἀκούσας (akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Archelaus Ἀρχέλαος (Archelaos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_745.htm">Strong's 745: </a> From archo and Laodikeus; people-ruling; Archelaus, a Jewish king. was reigning in βασιλεύει (basileuei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule. Judea Ἰουδαίας (Ioudaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. in place of ἀντὶ (anti) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_473.htm">Strong's 473: </a> A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. father πατρὸς (patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. Herod, Ἡρῴδου (Hērōdou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. he was afraid ἐφοβήθη (ephobēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. to go ἀπελθεῖν (apelthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. there. ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. Having been warned χρηματισθεὶς (chrēmatistheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5537.htm">Strong's 5537: </a> From chrema; to utter an oracle, i.e. Divinely intimate; by implication, to constitute a firm for business, i.e. bear as a title. in κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). a dream, ὄναρ (onar) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3677.htm">Strong's 3677: </a> A dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream. he withdrew ἀνεχώρησεν (anechōrēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_402.htm">Strong's 402: </a> From ana and choreo; to retire. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. district μέρη (merē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. of Galilee, Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 2:22 But when he heard that Archelaus was (Matt. 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