Luke 2:44. In the company. The band of fellow-travellers. These caravans were often large, and usually made up of those from the same district.

A day's journey. During the day no anxiety would be felt respecting so obedient a child, but at night he would be expected to rejoin His parents.

Kinsfolk and acquaintance . This was natural, and shows the composition of the caravan.

Luke 2:45. Turned back to Jerusalem, seeking for him, i.e., on the way as they returned.

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Old Testament