| Overview - Matthew 2 | |
| 1 | The wise men from the east enquire after Christ; |
| 3 | at which Herod is alarmed. |
| 9 | They are directed by a star to Bethlehem, worship him, and offer their presents. |
| 13 | Joseph flees into Egypt with Jesus and his mother. |
| 16 | Herod slays the children; |
| 20 | himself dies. |
| 23 | Christ is brought back again into Galilee to Nazareth. |
Matthew 2:13 (King James Version)
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.