Matthew 2

Which worship songs are based on Matthew 2?

Christmas Offering — Casting Crowns (2008) Matthew 2:1-11
The star, travelers from distant lands, and their kneeling before the child directly recount the visit of the Magi. Matthew does not specify their number.
The First Noel — Carrie Underwood (2008) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star and proclamation of a newborn king draw on Matthew's account of the Magi. The carol blends this imagery with Luke's shepherds; Matthew does not describe the shepherds seeing the star.
Adore Him — Kari Jobe (2009) Matthew 2:1-2
The song retells the Magi’s journey following the star to find the young king. Their arrival at a house, encounter with the child and His mother, bowing in worship, and presentation of gold, frankincense, and myrrh specifically identify Matthew’s account.
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) — Chris Tomlin (2009) Matthew 2:1-11
The combination of a newborn king in Bethlehem, a nighttime journey, and guiding light evokes the Magi following the star. The song blends this imagery with Luke's manger setting.
Christ in the Stable — ApologetiX (2013) Matthew 2:1-16
The visiting wise men, their gifts, and their guidance by a star explicitly retell Matthew’s account of the Magi. The earlier threat to the infant and the family’s escape also recall Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus and the flight into Egypt.
Mary's Boy Child — Boney M. (2008) Matthew 2:1-2
The shining star associated with the newborn king evokes Matthew’s account of the star announcing the birth of the king of the Jews. The song blends this detail into the shepherds’ scene, although Matthew associates the star with the visiting magi rather than the shepherds.
What Child Is This (Christ the King) — Casting Crowns (2017) Matthew 2:1-11
The presentation of gold, frankincense, and myrrh unmistakably invokes the Magi’s visit and their gifts to Jesus.
The Little Drummer Boy — Johnny Cash (2020) Matthew 2:1-11
The summons to visit a newly born king and present gifts before him closely parallels the Magi’s journey and presentation of treasures to Jesus. The song imaginatively adds a poor drummer to that gift-bearing company.
Peace Has Come — Hillsong Worship (2014) Matthew 2:1-11
The opening image of a star associated with Bethlehem specifically evokes Matthew's account of the Magi, whose observation of the star leads them to the child they worship.
Do You Hear What I Hear — Jennifer Nettles (2016) Matthew 2:1-11
The extraordinary star and the proposal to present precious treasure to the Child evoke the Magi following the star and offering royal gifts to Jesus.
A Cradle In Bethlehem — Phil Wickham & Evan Wickham (2024) Matthew 2:1-11
The wise men traveling through darkness under the guidance of a star directly evokes Matthew’s account of the Magi journeying to Bethlehem.
Midnight Mass — Tom Chaplin (2017) Matthew 2:1-10
The travelers’ reliance on a guiding star in an explicitly Christmas setting evokes the star that directed the Magi toward the child Jesus. The song adapts that Nativity image into a symbol of love leading weary people home.
First Noel — Scotty McCreery (2012) Matthew 2:1-11
The travelers seeking a newborn king, the guiding star stopping above his location in Bethlehem, and their worship with gold, frankincense, and myrrh closely retell Matthew's account. Matthew does not specify three visitors or a northwest direction of travel.
The Night Before Christmas — Brandon Heath (2024) Matthew 2:1-11
The visiting Magi, the guiding star, and their act of bowing before the child closely reproduce the distinctive imagery of Matthew’s infancy narrative.
Born That We May Have Life — Chris Tomlin (2009) Matthew 2:1-2
The heavenly star signaling the birth of a king specifically recalls the sign that leads the magi to seek the newborn Jewish king.
Cradle in Bethlehem — Gregory Porter (2024) Matthew 2:1-11
The wise men traveling through darkness under the guidance of a star directly recalls the Magi's journey to find the child Jesus.
Christmas Eve In Bethlehem — Hannah Kerr (2020) Matthew 2:1-11
The star signaling the birth of a king and prompting a journey to find him unmistakably recalls the Magi’s response to the star in Matthew’s infancy narrative.
Star of Wonder — Phil Wickham (2019) Matthew 2:1-11
The royal star that leads travelers toward Christ unmistakably evokes the Magi following the star to the child identified as king of the Jews.
Prepare Him Room — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Matthew 2:1-11
The star associated with the newborn Jesus unmistakably evokes the star that guides the Magi to the child in Matthew's infancy narrative.
The First Noel — Highlands Worship (2021) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star signaling the birth of Israel’s king derives from Matthew’s account of the Magi. The carol combines that Matthean sign with Luke’s shepherd narrative, although Matthew does not say the shepherds saw the star.
We Three Kings — Hillsong Worship (2011) Matthew 2:1-2
The song retells the visit of eastern magi who follow a star to Jesus in Bethlehem and present gold, recognizing His kingship. Their identification as three kings comes from later tradition; Matthew specifies neither their number nor royal status.
The First Noel — CCV Music (2024) Matthew 2:1-2
The prominent eastern star that signals the royal birth and guides observers reflects Matthew’s account of the star seen by the Magi. The carol blends this Matthean image with Luke’s shepherd narrative.
The First Noel — Pentatonix (2015) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star and the announcement of the newborn’s kingship draw on Matthew’s account of the Magi seeking the newborn Jewish king. The carol blends this imagery with Luke’s shepherd narrative; Matthew does not describe shepherds seeing the star or its shining continuously through day and night.
We Three Kings — Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (2019) Matthew 2:1-11
The travelers follow a star to Bethlehem and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn king, directly recounting the visit of the Magi.
The First Noel — Sleeping At Last (2017) Matthew 2:1-11
The wise men follow a star to Bethlehem, worship Jesus, and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The song’s number of three visitors is traditional rather than stated in Matthew.
Don't Stop till Egypt — ApologetiX (2011) Matthew 2:1-16
The song retells the Magi's encounter with Herod, the divine warnings to the Magi and Joseph, the family's nighttime escape to Egypt, and Herod's order to kill Bethlehem's young boys. The Nile and pyramids supply geographical imagery rather than details stated in Matthew.
Christmas in Kentucky — Steven Curtis Chapman (2012) Matthew 2:1-2
The second pre-chorus explicitly recalls the star guiding the wise men to Jesus. Their journey becomes an analogy for divine love leading people home.
I Am Joseph (God Is With Us) — Steven Curtis Chapman (2012) Matthew 2:1-12
Herod’s threatened kingship contrasts with the wise men following a star and presenting gifts in worship. These named characters and distinctive actions directly evoke Matthew’s account of the Magi.
We Three Kings — Tommee Profitt & We The Kingdom (2020) Matthew 2:1-11
The travelers come from the East, follow a star to Bethlehem, and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus. These details unmistakably retell Matthew's account of the Magi, although the song follows later tradition in calling them three kings.
We Three Kings — John Van Deusen (2022) Matthew 2:1-11
The song retells Matthew’s account of eastern Magi traveling to Bethlehem by a star and presenting gifts to Jesus. Calling them three kings reflects later tradition rather than details specified in the passage, but the underlying narrative is unmistakable.
We Three Kings — Building 429 (2014) Matthew 2:1-11
The travelers from the east, their guiding star, and their gifts explicitly recall the Magi’s journey to honor Jesus. Their identification as three kings comes from later Christian tradition; Matthew specifies neither their number nor royal status.
The First Noel — Victory (2025) Matthew 2:1-2
The star appearing in the east and signaling the birth of Israel's king draws directly from Matthew's account of the star observed by the Magi. The carol traditionally blends this Matthean sign with Luke's shepherd narrative.
Drummer Boy — Justin Bieber & Busta Rhymes (2011) Matthew 2:1-2
Visitors bringing valuable gifts to honor the newly born king evoke the Magi's visit and presentation of treasures to Jesus. The carol adapts this biblical scene by introducing a poor child whose offering is musical rather than material.
Do You Hear What I Hear — Martina McBride (2007) Matthew 2:1-11
The celestial sign and proposed precious gifts for the child evoke the star and the Magi’s gifts in Matthew. The song freely reshapes the account: Matthew includes gold but not silver, and its king does not benevolently proclaim the child’s arrival.
Three Wise Guys — The Cast Of Journey To Bethlehem & Omid Djalili & Rizwan Manji & Geno Segers (2023) Matthew 2:1-11
The Magi follow a star in search of the newborn king, intending to worship him and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These combined narrative details unmistakably identify Matthew’s account, although the number and traditional names of the Magi come from later tradition.
Quiet Christmas Night (Gloria) — Jaci Velasquez (2007) Matthew 2:1-2
The guiding star, travelers arriving from distant lands, and gifts offered to an infant king unmistakably evoke the Magi's visit. The desert journey is poetic elaboration rather than a detail specified by Matthew.
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem — Jerry Douglas (2009) Matthew 2:1-11
The song explicitly recounts the star guiding the wise men to Jesus in Bethlehem, an episode recorded in Matthew rather than Luke.
Perfect Light — Chris Tomlin (2017) Matthew 2:1-11
The song retells the Magi's journey to Bethlehem: they follow an exceptional star, find Jesus with Mary, kneel before him, and present their gifts. These details unmistakably identify Matthew's account of the visit of the Magi.
What Child Is This? (First Noël Prelude) — Francesca Battistelli (2012) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star and the proclamation of a newborn king draw specifically on Matthew’s account of the Magi. The carol blends this imagery with Luke’s shepherd narrative, although Matthew associates the star with the Magi rather than the shepherds.
Do You Hear What I Hear? — Jessie James Decker (2018) Matthew 2:1-11
The prominent star and the proposal to bring precious treasure to the child evoke the star followed by the Magi and their presentation of costly gifts to Jesus.
El Burrito Sabanero — Kidz Bop Kids (2019) Matthew 2:1-10
The small celestial light illuminating the route to Bethlehem recalls the star that guided the Magi toward the child Jesus. This detail comes from Matthew's infancy narrative rather than Luke's account of the shepherds.
Cradle in Bethlehem — Sleeping At Last (2017) Matthew 2:1-11
The travelers following a guiding star through the darkness toward the child in Bethlehem unmistakably evoke Matthew's account of the Magi.
Do You Hear What I Hear? — Glee Cast (2012) Matthew 2:1-11
The combination of a celestial star, a royal figure, and precious gifts for the child evokes Matthew's account of the Magi. The song freely rearranges these elements: Matthew names gold, frankincense, and myrrh, not silver, and does not describe a shepherd appealing to the king.
The Little Drummer Boy — Gary Valenciano (2014) Matthew 2:1-2
Visitors bringing gifts to honor an infant king unmistakably evoke the Magi seeking and worshiping Jesus. The drummer boy and his musical offering are imaginative additions, not details found in Matthew’s account.
The First Noel — John Van Deusen (2022) Matthew 2:1-11
The star seen in the east, its movement toward Bethlehem, and its coming to rest over Jesus’ location closely paraphrase Matthew’s account of the sign that guided the Magi to the child.
Noche De Paz — Kidz Bop Kids (2019) Matthew 2:1-10
The star shining in connection with the birth of Jesus evokes the celestial sign that led the Magi to the child in Matthew's account.
Do You Hear What I Hear? — Mary J. Blige & Jessie J (2013) Matthew 2:1-11
The celestial star and proposed precious gifts for the child evoke the Magi’s visit, where a star guides them and they offer gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The song adapts this imagery: silver is not among Matthew’s gifts, and its benevolent king does not reflect Herod’s actions.
Little Drummer Boy — Carrie Underwood & Isaiah Fisher (2020) Matthew 2:1-11
The visitors’ journey to honor the infant king by presenting valuable gifts closely follows the account of the Magi. The song inserts the fictional poor drummer alongside this biblical pattern of gift-bearing worship.
Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child — Mariah Carey (2019) Matthew 2:1-11
The visitors traveling from a distant land and following a star to find the infant king clearly paraphrase Matthew's account of the magi. The traditional number of three is not specified in Matthew, but the underlying episode is unmistakable.
In the Bleak Midwinter — Jerry Douglas (2009) Matthew 2:1-11
The imagined role of a wise man bringing an offering to Christ explicitly recalls the Magi's visit, worship, and presentation of gifts. The personal offering of the heart develops that scene devotionally rather than reproducing a biblical instruction.
this is what christmas feels like — JVKE, Forrest Frank (2025) Matthew 2:1-12
The song references the wise men who followed the star, directly alluding to the biblical account of their journey to find Jesus, which signifies hope and guidance during the Christmas season.
Christmasnite — ApologetiX (2013) Matthew 2:1-11
The narrator adopts the perspective of a Magus traveling from the East toward Jesus in Bethlehem, following a guiding star and bringing gold. These details unmistakably identify Matthew’s account of the Magi; the mocking friends and request for God to provide the gift are imaginative additions.
Mary Sweet Mary — Building 429 (2020) Matthew 2:1-11
The wise men searching for and finding Jesus unmistakably evoke the Magi who travel to find the newborn King and worship him.
O Holy Night — Brett Young (2017) Matthew 2:1-11
The eastern wise men follow a star to the infant king and bow before him, closely reproducing the distinctive figures, sign, and act of homage in Matthew’s account.
The First Noel — Maverick City Music & Majesty Rose (2020) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star and the declaration of a newborn king draw directly from Matthew’s account of the sign seen and followed by the Magi, although the carol blends that episode with Luke’s shepherd scene.
We Three Kings — George Strait (2021) Matthew 2:1-11
The song retells the visit of the eastern Magi through the specific details of their journey to Bethlehem, guidance by a star, homage to the child, and presentation of gold and frankincense. Calling them three kings comes from later Christian tradition rather than Matthew, which neither numbers them nor identifies them as kings.
The First Noel — David Crowder Band (2011) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star and the announcement of a newborn king recall the Magi’s account of Jesus’ birth. The carol combines Matthew’s star imagery with Luke’s shepherds; Matthew does not describe shepherds seeing the star.
Christmas Must Be Tonight — Bahamas (2011) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern visitors and guiding star unmistakably draw on Matthew’s account of the Magi. The song combines these elements with Luke’s shepherd-and-manger narrative.
Little Drummer Boy — Cimorelli (2014) Matthew 2:1-2
The invitation to visit a newly born king and present valuable gifts evokes the Magi's visit to Jesus. Matthew specifically connects Jesus' kingship with visitors offering gifts in the presence of Mary and the child.
Do You Hear What I Hear? — Lynda Randle (2020) Matthew 2:1-11
The prominent star associated with the newborn child and the proposal to bring precious metal recall the star followed by the Magi and their presentation of royal gifts to Jesus.
What a Glorious Night — Sidewalk Prophets (2013) Matthew 2:1-2
The closing scene combines Bethlehem, the newborn king, and a star, drawing on Matthew's account of the star associated with the birth of the king of the Jews. This imagery comes from Matthew rather than Luke's shepherd narrative.
The First Noel — Cimorelli (2014) Matthew 2:1-2
The eastern star accompanying the birth of a royal child unmistakably recalls Matthew’s account of the Magi. The carol combines this imagery with Luke’s shepherds, although Matthew does not describe shepherds seeing the star or its shining continuously day and night.
Christmas Day — Chris Tomlin (2021) Matthew 2:1-11
The sight of a star joined with an invitation to approach and adore Christ unmistakably recalls the Magi's journey to the child Jesus and their worship before him.
Just Because It’s Christmas — Anne Wilson (2021) Matthew 2:1-11
The combined imagery of a guiding star, approaching the royal child, bowing before him, and adoration closely evokes the visit of the Magi.
Humble Heart — ApologetiX (2021) Matthew 2:1-12
The opening recounts the Magi presenting costly gifts to Jesus and then returning home by a different route, closely following Matthew's account of their visit and divine warning.
Rest (The Song of the Innkeeper) — Jason Gray (2012) Matthew 2:2
The conspicuous star accompanying the newborn Messiah evokes the star associated with the Magi in Matthew. The song blends that imagery with Luke’s account of the shepherds, rather than reproducing either Gospel’s chronology precisely.
Jesus Is Love - — Heather Headley & Smokie Norful (2009) Matthew 2:2
The desire to follow Jesus’ star evokes the star that guided the Magi to him. The song turns this distinctive Nativity image into a personal expression of willingness to follow divine guidance.
Do You Hear What I Hear? — Jerry Douglas (2009) Matthew 2:2
The conspicuous star in this Christmas song alludes to the star announcing Jesus’ birth and guiding the Magi in Matthew. Its movement and comet-like appearance are poetic embellishments, not details specified in the biblical account.
Little Drummer Boy — Audio Adrenaline (2009) Matthew 2:2
Visitors bringing valuable gifts to honor the infant king echo the Magi's visit and presentation of treasures to Jesus. The song adapts that biblical gift-giving scene into a fictional encounter centered on a poor child's musical offering.
The Little Drummer Boy — Kidz Bop Kids (2020) Matthew 2:2
The journey to see the recently born king and the presentation of valuable gifts closely follow Matthew's account of the Magi seeking Jesus and offering their treasures.
Do You Hear What I Hear? — Pentatonix & Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli (2022) Matthew 2:2
The prominent star and the proposal to bring precious metal to the Child recall the Magi following the star and presenting royal gifts to Jesus. The song adapts the details by including silver, which is not among Matthew’s named gifts.
Little Drummer Boy — John Van Deusen (2022) Matthew 2:2
The travelers' desire to see the recently born royal child and present gifts closely follows the visit of the Magi. The song substitutes an unnamed group and a poor drummer for some of Matthew's specific details.
Merry Christmas, Here’s to Many More — Relient K (2007) Matthew 2:2
The eastern star, placed within an explicitly Christmas setting and immediately associated with Jesus, evokes the star the Magi saw announcing his birth.
Do You Hear What I Hear — Gladys Knight & The Pips (2013) Matthew 2:9-11
The extraordinary star and proposal to give precious gifts to the child evoke the Magi’s journey and presentation of gold. The silver and benevolent king are poetic additions, not details from Matthew’s account.
Just a Girl — Brandon Heath (2013) Matthew 2:9-10
The prominent star above the birth scene invokes Matthew’s account of the star guiding the Magi to Jesus. The song blends this image with Luke’s shepherds and birth setting rather than preserving the accounts’ distinct details.
Cut-Rate Hotel — ApologetiX (2013) Matthew 2:9-11
The contrast between luxury hotel ratings and a single guiding star unmistakably invokes the star leading the Magi to Jesus. Matthew describes the star stopping over the child's location, though it places their visit in a house rather than explicitly in a stable.
It's Christmas Time — Joey + Rory (2011) Matthew 2:9-11
The final verse invokes the guiding star associated with Jesus' infancy, specifically recalling the star that led the magi to the child in Matthew's account.
Babe in the Straw — Caedmon’s Call (2009) Matthew 2:9-11
The Bethlehem star guiding people toward Jesus directly recalls the star leading the Magi to the child. The song turns this narrative image into a prayer for spiritual guidance.
In the Bleak Midwinter — Brandon Heath (2013) Matthew 2:11
The imagined role of a wise man offering something to Jesus recalls the Magi's worship and presentation of gifts to the child.
In the Bleak Midwinter — Steven Curtis Chapman (2012) Matthew 2:11
The imagined role of a wise man offering something to Jesus evokes the Magi’s presentation of gifts to the child. The song draws on that recognizable scene without naming the individual gifts.
What Child Is This? — Carrie Underwood (2008) Matthew 2:11
The three named gifts unmistakably recall the treasures the Magi present to Jesus. The hymn turns their historical offering into an invitation for listeners to honor him.
What Child Is This? — Steven Curtis Chapman (2012) Matthew 2:11
The invitation to offer the three distinctive gifts directly recalls the Magi presenting their treasures to Jesus. The carol turns their historical act of homage into an invitation for listeners to worship.
Because He's Born — Beckah Shae (2010) Matthew 2:11
The named offerings of gold and frankincense, presented in homage to the child as king, unmistakably recall the Magi’s gifts and worship.
What Child Is This? — Josh Groban (2007) Matthew 2:11
The three named offerings unmistakably recall the gold, frankincense, and myrrh presented by the Magi to the child Jesus.
Adore — Chris Tomlin (2015) Matthew 2:11
The gift-bearing wise men directly recall the Magi opening their treasures and presenting gifts to the child Jesus.
The Gift — Joey + Rory (2011) Matthew 2:11
The presentation of costly gifts, including incense, to honor Christ as king evokes the Magi’s offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The song adapts this imagery to a later church celebration rather than retelling their visit.
What Child Is This? — John Van Deusen (2022) Matthew 2:11
The three gifts brought in homage to the child correspond precisely to the offerings presented by the Magi.
What Child Is This? — Tommee Profitt & Avril Lavigne (2020) Matthew 2:11
The command to bring incense, gold, and myrrh directly recalls the gifts presented to the child Jesus by the Magi.
What Child Is This? — Andy Williams (2013) Matthew 2:11
The invitation to offer the three distinctive gifts given by the Magi directly recalls their worship of Jesus in Mary’s presence. The carol turns their historical offering into an invitation for listeners to acknowledge the child.
Crown Him (Christmas) — Chris Tomlin (2021) Matthew 2:11
The wise men approach the child, bow in homage, and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh, closely following Matthew’s account.
Coventry Carol (Lullay) — Cimorelli (2014) Matthew 2:11
The presentation of gifts to the infant Jesus evokes the Magi's offerings. The singers adopt the visitors' act of honoring the child, without identifying the visitors or their specific gifts.
The Coventry Carol (Lullay) — Cimorelli (2014) Matthew 2:11
The presentation of gifts to the infant Jesus evokes the Magi’s offerings. The song adopts this Nativity image without naming the visitors or specifying their gifts.
Nada mas quien piensas — Alex Campos (2013) Matthew 2:11
The imagined royal offering includes the distinctive combination of gold, frankincense, and myrrh presented by the Magi to Jesus. The song expands the list of gifts but retains this recognizable allusion to their worship.
Comfort Zone — Evan Craft (2017) Matthew 2:13-15
The description of Jesus’ family as Middle Eastern refugees points to Joseph and Mary fleeing with Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod’s violence.
God Is With Us — Casting Crowns (2008) Matthew 2:13-16
The infant Jesus’ protection from Herod’s anger directly recalls Joseph’s warning to flee to Egypt and Herod’s subsequent violent response. These specific details come from Matthew’s infancy narrative rather than Luke’s account of the shepherds.
Bethlehem — Over the Rhine (2014) Matthew 2:13-15
The portrayal of Jesus as a displaced child points to the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt to escape Herod. The song brings this later episode into its depiction of the Nativity.

Matthew 2 (King James Version)

¹ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

² Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

³ When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

⁴ And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

⁵ And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

⁶ And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

⁷ Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

⁸ And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

⁹ When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which 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.

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.

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 thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired 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 comforted, because they are not.

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 Judaea 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.