That they had so many children likely explains how Mary and Joseph could begin a return journey from Jerusalem without realizing that Jesus was missing from their group. ​ — Luke 2: 42 - 46.
Tõsiasi, et neil oli nii palju lapsi, aitab selgitada seda, kuidas Maarja ja Joosep võisid hakata Jeruusalemmast koju minema, ilma et nad oleksid Jeesuse puudumist märganud.