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When Joseph Mary and Jesus return to Israel where did they settle?

When Joseph Mary and Jesus return to Israel where did they settle?

Nazareth
Though settled peacefully in Nazareth, Mary and Joseph had to return to Judah for the Roman-mandated census. The couple likely walked southeast from Nazareth, crossing the Jordan River near the site of the current northern border crossing with the country of Jordan.

Where was the temple located that Jesus visited with Mary and Joseph?

Jerusalem
Gospel account Mary and Joseph headed back home and after a day of travel realised Jesus was missing, so they returned to Jerusalem, finding Jesus three days later. He was found in The Temple in discussion with the elders. They were amazed at his learning, especially given his young age.

Why did King Herod want to kill Mary and Jesus?

The angel said, “Take the child, and his mother and flee to Egypt because King Herod is looking for the child and wants to kill him. Stay in Egypt until I give you instruction on what to do next.”. So Joseph woke up early in the morning, and he took Mary and the baby Jesus and fled to Egypt.

Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt?

At night, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Take the child, and his mother and flee to Egypt because King Herod is looking for the child and wants to kill him. Stay in Egypt until I give you instruction on what to do next.” So Joseph woke up early in the morning, and he took Mary and the baby Jesus and fled to Egypt.

What did Joseph do after Herod the Great died?

After Herod’s death, an angel appeared in a dream and informed Joseph that Herod had died. The angel instructed Joseph to take Jesus and Mary back to the land of Israel. This fulfills the prophesy written in Hosea, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Joseph heard that Archelaus (Herod’s son) was reigning in place of Herod. This greatly alarmed Joseph.

How old was Joseph when he took Mary and Jesus back home?

When King Herod fell sick and died, an angel appeared to Joseph with instructions. He told him to take Mary and Jesus back to Israel. At the time of the return of Joseph, Mary and Jesus return home, Jesus was between two to five years old. On the return, Joseph was further instructed in a dream to take the family to Nazareth.

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