Matthew 2:20
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.”Matthew 2:20
What Does Matthew 2:20 Mean?
Matthew 2:20 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Matthew 2:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 4:19“And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life.”Matthew 2:14“When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:”1 Kings 12:1“And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king.”Matthew 2:13“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.”1 Kings 11:21“And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country.”1 Kings 11:40“Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.”Judges 9:5“And he went unto his father’s house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.”Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Ecclesiastes 9:6“Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.”Isaiah 26:14“They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish.”Matthew 12:46“While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.”2 Samuel 4:8“And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.”
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