[nanetteclaret]

***If he had intended to write a historical account for readers two thousand years in the future, then he may have written differently. I doubt that crossed his mind however.***

If you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, then you will know that Matthew’s Gospel is written exactly as the Holy Spirit wanted it to be written.

[UKTory]

“If you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, then you will know that Matthew’s Gospel is written exactly as the Holy Spirit wanted it to be written.”

Absolutely. I see no reason to believe that it was intended as an historical text.