Matthew 2:22 asv — But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither;…

American Standard Version

"But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee, "

— Matthew 2:22, American Standard Version

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Matthew 2 — Context

19

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,

20

Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child’s life.

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And he arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

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But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee,

23

and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, that he should be called a Nazarene.

Matthew 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:22 say?
Matthew 2:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee, ”
Where is Matthew 2:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 2:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:22 in?
Matthew 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 2:22?
Matthew 2:22 reads (ASV): “But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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