Matthew 2:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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were departed. had withdrawn or retired.

the angel. See note on Matthew 1:20.

the LORD. Here denotes Jehovah. See App-98. Divine interposition was needed to defeat the designs of the enemy; and guidance was given only as and when needed. Compare: Matthew 2:20; Matthew 2:22. See App-23.

take. take with [thee].

will seek. is on the point of seeking.

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Matthew 2:13

13 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.