Chapter
1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5

Book of 1 Infancy of Jesus Christ - Chapter 5

1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5:1

NOW Joseph and Mary when they heard that the idol was fallen down and destroyed, were seized with fear and, trembling, and said, When we Were in the land of Israel, Herod, intending to kill Jesus, slew for that purpose all the infants at Bethlehem, and that neighbourhood.

1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5:2

And there is no doubt but the Egyptians if they come to hear that this idol is broken and fallen down, will burn us with fire.

1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5:3

They went therefore hence to the secret places of robbers, who robbed travellers as they pass by, of their carriages and their clothes and carried them away bound.

1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5:4

These thieves upon their coming heard a great noise such as the noise of a king with a great army, and many horse and the trumpets sounding at his departure from his own city, at which they were so affrighted, as to leave all their booty behind them and fly away in haste.

1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5:5

Upon this the prisoners arose, and loosed each other's bonds, and taking each man his bags, they went way, and saw Joseph and Mary coming towards them, and inquired, Where is that king, the noise of whose approach the robbers heard, and left us, so that we are now come off safe?

1 Infancy of Jesus Christ 5:6

Joseph answered, He will come after us.

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