A terrifying dream. An angel’s warning. Joseph of Nazareth soundlessly woke, adrenalin racing, suddenly and fully aware of impending danger from a murderous king (Matt. 2:13). He acted at once, grabbing his family—and whatever possessions they could—before running for their lives.
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- [1] For more on Jesus’ praise of his family members for their Torah observance, see the LOY segment Yeshua, His Mother and Brothers—JP. ↩
- [2] For more on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, see Shmuel Safrai, "Pilgrimage in the Time of Jesus"—JP. ↩
- [3] For more on this episode in Jesus' youth, see Chana Safrai, "Jesus’ Devout Jewish Parents and Their Child Prodigy"—JP. ↩
- [4] For more on Jesus' final Passover in Jerusalem, see R. Steven Notley, "Jesus and the Essene Passover"—JP. ↩
