• Matt 2:19 — But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
• Matt 2:20 — Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.
• Matt 2:21 — And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Roman Catholic · Catholic
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

3 passages from 3 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
• Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
• Antiquities of the Jews · 1 passage