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Matthew 2:16-20 Jesus' Birth and Childhood

16 When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.

17 Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:

18 “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.”

19 The Return to Nazareth
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

20 and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”

Cross References for Matthew 2:16-20

1 Samuel 22:16 - But the king said, “You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and your father’s whole family.” Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:16 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:16

Isaiah 26:21 - See, the Lord is coming out of his dwelling to punish the people of the earth for their sins. T... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:21

Job 12:4 - “I have become a laughingstock to my friends, though I called upon God and he answered— a mere ... Click to read the verse Job 12:4 Click to read the verse Job 12:4

Exodus 2:3 - But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar ... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:3

Genesis 49:7 - Cursed be their anger, so fierce, and their fury, so cruel! I will scatter them in Jacob and di... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:7

Genesis 39:14 - she called her household servants. “Look,” she said to them, “this Hebrew has been brought to u... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:14

Proverbs 14:29 - A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29

Proverbs 17:12 - Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:12

Ecclesiastes 10:13 - At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness— Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:13 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:13

1 Kings 4:30 - Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all t... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:30 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:30

Numbers 22:29 - Balaam answered the donkey, “You have made a fool of me! If I had a sword in my hand, I would k... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:29 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:29

Hosea 10:14 - the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be devastate... Click to read the verse Hosea 10:14 Click to read the verse Hosea 10:14

Matthew 2:13 - The Escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Ge... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:13

Genesis 35:16 - The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac Then they moved on from Bethel. While they were still some dista... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:16

Mark 12:7 - “But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inherita... Click to read the verse Mark 12:7 Click to read the verse Mark 12:7

1 Samuel 24:20 - I know that you will surely be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:20 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:20

Genesis 42:13 - But they replied, “Your servants were twelve brothers, the sons of one man, who lives in the la... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:13

Genesis 39:17 - Then she told him this story: “That Hebrew slave you brought us came to me to make sport of me. Click to read the verse Genesis 39:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:17

Proverbs 28:17 - A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:17

Proverbs 12:5 - The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:5

Psalms 21:11 - Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed; Click to read the verse Psalms 21:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 21:11

1 Kings 18:12 - I don’t know where the Spirit of the Lord may carry you when I leave you. If I go and tell Ahab... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:12

Proverbs 27:3-4 - Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:3-4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:3-4

Numbers 24:10 - Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam. He struck his hands together and said to him, “I summ... Click to read the verse Numbers 24:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 24:10

Psalms 2:2 - The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and aga... Click to read the verse Psalms 2:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:2

Isaiah 59:7 - Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are evil though... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:7

Judges 9:5 - He went to his father’s home in Ophrah and on one stone murdered his seventy brothers, the sons... Click to read the verse Judges 9:5 Click to read the verse Judges 9:5

Judges 16:10 - Then Delilah said to Samson, “You have made a fool of me; you lied to me. Come now, tell me how... Click to read the verse Judges 16:10 Click to read the verse Judges 16:10

1 Samuel 19:17 - Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this and send my enemy away so that he escape... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 19:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 19:17

2 Kings 8:12 - “Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the harm you will do to the Israelites,... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 8:12 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 8:12

Proverbs 21:24 - The proud and arrogant man—“Mocker” is his name; he behaves with overweening pride. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:24

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Acts 12:19 - After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guar... Click to read the verse Acts 12:19 Click to read the verse Acts 12:19

Proverbs 28:15 - Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:15

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Psalms 124:3 - when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive; Click to read the verse Psalms 124:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 124:3

2 Kings 11:1 - Athaliah and Joash When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 11:1 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 11:1

1 Kings 21:11 - So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel directed in the letters she ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:11 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:11

2 Kings 1:11 - At this the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. The captain said to him, “M... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 1:11

Proverbs 29:2 - When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:2

Daniel 3:13 - Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were br... Click to read the verse Daniel 3:13 Click to read the verse Daniel 3:13

Esther 5:9 - Haman’s Rage Against Mordecai Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he sa... Click to read the verse Esther 5:9 Click to read the verse Esther 5:9

Psalms 62:4 - They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mou... Click to read the verse Psalms 62:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 62:4

Revelation 17:6 - I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testim... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:6 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:6

John 12:10 - So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, Click to read the verse John 12:10 Click to read the verse John 12:10

Acts 23:35 - he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers get here.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept... Click to read the verse Acts 23:35 Click to read the verse Acts 23:35