Matthew 1:18 - 2:23

The chiastic structure of Matthew 1:18 - 2:23

A 1:18-25. Shall call his name Jesus:
Angel, "Take Mary as wife"
	B 2:1-6. Wise men come to Jerusalem:
	Wise men, "We have seen his star in the East"
	Herod troubled, calls Jewish leaders
	Prophet: Shall be born in Bethlehem
		C 2:7-12. Herod sends wise men to Bethlehem:
			D. Wise men worship Jesus
			D'. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
		C'. Wise men do not return to Herod
	B' 2:13-18. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus go to Egypt:
	Angel, "flee to Egypt"
	Prophet: Out of Egypt have I called my son
	Herod furious, sends and kills infants
A' 2:19-23. Shall be called a Nazarene:
Angel, "Go to Israel"