Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Massacre of the Infants
“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.”
Matthew 2:16 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 2:16
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Commentary on Matthew 2:16
Herod's infanticide reveals the depth of human depravity and the hatred earthly kingdoms have for God's kingdom. This massacre demonstrates how sin, unchecked, leads to monstrous evil—even murdering innocent children to preserve power. Yet God's sovereign purposes prevailed; Christ was preserved. This atrocity also prefigures the world's ongoing hostility to Christ and His people.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 2:16
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“and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths.”
“so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”
“for it was fierce; and their wrath”
“Meshach”
“Behold”
“and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach”
“behold”
“Why weeps my lord? He answered”