# Connecting Statement:

This is the end of the part of the story that began in [Matthew 2:1](../02/01.md) about Herod's attempt to kill the new King of the Jews.

# But when he heard

"But when Joseph heard"

# Archelaus

This is the name of Herod's son. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

# he was afraid

"Joseph was afraid"