Matthew reveals that after Jesus was born, an angel protected Him from the jealous rage of King Herod. He notes that as the wicked despot* set about to kill all the boys of Bethlehem who were two years old or under, God sent an angel to warn Joseph to flee into Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15). As a result, Herod’s plan to kill Jesus did not work. So God used an angel to warn Joseph and thus protect His incarnate Son from the intentions of the king