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Matthew 2:19

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KJV ORIGINAL

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Herod died, an angel from God showed up in Joseph's dream while he was still in Egypt.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's timing is always perfect — even when we're waiting in exile.

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