Archelaus] One of the cruellest of Herods issue. he was afraid to go thither] It seems he had some thoughts of going thither, peradventure, because Christ was born there, or, that he might be neerer the temple. being warned of God in a dream] This is the fourth time that Joseph was thus warned. See Chap. 1. 20. and in this Chapter, verse 13, 19. and this verse. It is a fit time for God to acquaint man with his will, when he is taken off from all worldly cares. Hereby also God intimates, that he takes care for his, when they take none for themselves.