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Fleeing to Egypt
Fleeing to Egypt
Joseph and Mary were previously warned by an angel of the Lord to flee into Egypt.
Following the route to Egypt, we find a little distance from Bethlehem, the pools of
Solomon. Perhaps Joseph and Mary stopped here to be refreshed from their journey. We
read of these pools in Ecclesiastes 2, where we are told Solomon made great works. He
made gardens and orchards, and pools of water, a truly beautiful and refreshing sight in a
land where water is scarce.
As Joseph and Mary with Jesus continued south, they would have passed through the
town of Hebron. It is a most sacred city, being the burial place of Father Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob and their wives.
One of the earliest hopes of a deliverer, or Messiah, was given to Father Abraham in the
promise – “In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3)
Yes, Messiah would, first of all, come from the seed of Abraham; and second, he would
bless not only Israel, but ALL the families of the earth. Again notice the promise was to
bless ALL even as the angel mentioned at Jesus’ birth – good tidings of great joy to ALL
people.
The promised seed had now come – but had to flee for his life to Egypt.