07. § 10. The Magi
| MATTHEW. CH. II. 1-12. they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. | MARK. | | --- | --- |
| § 11. The flight into Egypt. Herod's | |
| CH. II. 13-23. 13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appear- eth 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. 14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my Son. 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts there- of, from two years old and under, ac- cording to the time which he had dili- gently inquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In, Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be com- forted, because they are not. | | a Hos. xi. 1.
b Jer xxvi. 15, and xl. 1.
§ 11. The flight into Egypt. Herod's
CH. II. 13 - 23.
19 But, when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
20 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.
21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea 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:
23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.*
§ 12. At twelve years of age, Jesus
* Is. xi. 1, and liii. 2; Zech. vi. 12; Rev. v. 5.
Matth. ii. 22, he was afraid.] The naked statement of this fact, without explanation, is a mark of the sincerity of the evangelist, for the value of which we are indebted to Josephus, who relates, (Ant. b. 17, ch. 9, § 3.) an instance of savage cruelty in Archelaus, immediately on his coming to the throne, in causing three thousand persons to be butchered in cold blood, at the first passover after Herod's death. Such an act, committed under such circumstances, must have been rapidly made known abroad, and inspired all persons with horror. Well, therefore, might Joseph fear to return. But Matthew's incidental allusion to the cause, is characteristic of a man intent only upon the statement of the main facts, and regardless of appearances or explanations. BLUNT, Veracity, &c. sect. ii. 3. Luke ii. 42; twelve years old.] Jewish children were not obliged to the observances of the ceremonial law, until they attained 10 years of discretion, which, in males, was fixed by common consent at twelve years. On arriving at this age, they were taken to sec. 11, 12.]
| cruelty. The return. | Bethlehem. Nazareth. |
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| LUKE. CH. II. 39, 40. | JOHN. |
| 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him. | |
| goes to the Passover. Jerusalem. | |
| CH. II. 41-52. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. | | Jerusalem at the passover, of which they thenceforth participated, as "sons of commandment," being fully initiated into the doctrines and ceremonies of the Jewish church, probably after examination by the doctors. This accounts for the circumstance of his being found among them, both bearing, and asking them questions. STACKHOUSE, Hist. N. T. ch. 1.; BLOOMFIELD, in loc. Luke ii. 44; in the company.] All who came, not only from the same city, but from the same canton or district, made one company. They carried necessaries along with them, and tents for their lodging at night. Such companies they now call caracons, and in several places have houses fitted up for their reception, called caravaneries. This account of their manner of travelling furnishes a ready answer to the question, How could Joseph and Mary make a day's journey, without discovering, before night, that Jesus was not in the company? In the day-time, we may reasonably presume, the travellers would mingle with different parties of their friends and acquaintance; but in the evening, when they were about to encamp, every one would join the family to which he belonged. CAMPBELL, in loc. § 12. At twelve years of age, Jesus
§ 13. The
CH. I. 1-17.
THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmion;
sec. 12, 13.]
goes to the Passover. Jerusalem.
CH. II. 41-52.
45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Genealogies.
CH. III. 23-38, INVERTED.
38 The son of God, the son of Adam, the son of Seth, the son of Enos,
37 The son of Cainan, the son of Maleleel, the son of Jared, the son of Enoch, the son of Mathusala,
36 The son of Lamech, the son of Noc, the son of Sem, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Cainan.
35 The son of Sala, the son of Heber, the son of Phalec, the son of Ragau, the son of Saruch,
34 The son of Nachor, the son of Thara, the son of Abraham, the son of Isaac, the son of Jacob,
33 The son of Juda, the son of Phares, the son of Esrom, the son of Aram, the son of Aminadab,
32 The son of Naasson, the son of Salmon, the son of Booz, the son of Obed, the son of Jesse,
§ 13. The
| MATTHEW. CH. I. 1-17. | MARK. |
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| 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; | |
| 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; | |
| 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; | |
| 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; | |
| 9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; | |
| 10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; | |
| 11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon; | |
| 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; | |
| 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Ehakim; and Ehakim begat Azor; | |
| 14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; | |
| 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; | |
| 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. | |
| 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. | |
SEC. 13.]
Genealogies.
| LUKE. CH. III. 23-38, INVERTED. | JOHN. |
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| 31 The son of David, the son of Nathan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Menan, the son of Melea. | |
| 30 The son of Eliakim, the son of Jonan, the son of Joseph, the son of Juda, the son of Simeon, 29 The son of Levi, the son of Matthat, the son of Jorim, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jose, 28 The son of Er, the son of Elmodam, the son, of Cosam, the son of Addi, the son of Melchi, 27 The son of Neri, the son of Salathiel, the son of Zorobabel, the son of Rhesa, the son of Joanna, 26 The son of Juda, the son of Joseph, the son of Semei, the son of Mattathias, the son of Maath, 25 The son of Nagge, the son of Esli, the son of Naum, the son of Amos, the son of Mattathias, 24 The son of Joseph, the son of Janna, the son of Melchi, the son of Levi, the son of Matthat, 23 The son of Heli, the son of Joseph, — And Jesus himself . . . being (as was supposed) — | | Note.] See Appendix, No. I.
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