The flight to Egypt

Refugees from violence

Warned in a dream, Joseph takes Mary and the child to Egypt, escaping the massacre ordered by Herod.

Where to read in the Bible

• Matthew 2:13–18

Connections

• linked to Joseph · stated in the text · Matthew 2:14
• fulfills “Out of Egypt I called My Son” in Jesus of Nazareth · cross-reference · Matthew 2:15

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