Afterward the children of Israel will return – Elsewhere it is said more fully, "return to the Lord." It expresses more than "turning" or ev…

David their king. —Meaning the predicted representative of the Davidic dynasty. Thus Rehoboam and his house are spoken of as D…

These verses have been read together, for in these four the Prophet explains the vision presented to him. He says, first, that he had done what God…

Afterward shall the children of Israel return
The ten tribes of Israel, and also the two tribes of Judah and Benjami…

Here is the application of the parable to Israel. They must long sit like a widow, stripped of all joys and honors, but will eventually be received…