People
He was the king when Jesus was born.
Herod
Jesus was born in this town.
Bethlehem
The wise men brought this many types of gifts.
three (gold, frankincense, myrrh)
The wise men were guided by this to find Jesus.
star
Matthew 12:35
A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.
These men came from the east to worship Jesus.
wise men (Magi)
The wise men saw the star in this general direction.
east
Herod ordered the killing of all boys in Bethlehem aged this many years and under.
two years old and under
The wise men were warned in what way not to return to Herod.
in a dream
Matthew 10:39
Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.
He was warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with his family.
Joseph
Joseph took Mary and Jesus to this country to escape Herod.
Egypt
The number of dreams Joseph received in this chapter.
two
Joseph was told by an angel to escape to Egypt in this way.
dream
Matthew 8:8
The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
She is the mother of Jesus, mentioned as fleeing to Egypt.
Mary
Herod ordered the killing of children in this region.
Bethlehem and its vicinity
The number of prophecies explicitly fulfilled in this chapter.
Four
The return of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Israel happened after this event.
death of Herod
Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
This prophet’s words were fulfilled by the mourning in Ramah.
Jeremiah
After returning from Egypt, Joseph settled his family in this town.
Nazareth
The age range Herod targeted was based on the time he learned from these people.
wise men (Magi)
Jesus, by living in Nazareth, fulfilled this prophecy
the prophecy that He would be called a Nazarene
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!