say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am about to take the stick of Joseph (which is in the hand of E'phraim) and the tribes of Israel associated with him; and I will join with it the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, that they may be one in my hand.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A prophecy of the reunion of Israel and Judah, the incorporation of Israel under one Ruler, the kingdom of Messiah upon earth and in heaven ([Refer…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Which is in the hand of Ephraim.— Again Joseph stands for the whole ten tribes, and again it is indicated that the contro…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

No church will long continue in the enjoyment of the blessing of unity unless it continues in nearness to Christ. Communion with Christ means the c…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Say unto them, thus says the Lord God: Here follows the explanation of the sign or emblem: behold, I will tak…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This emblem was to show the people that the Lord would unite Judah and Israel. Christ is the true David, Israel's King of old; and those whom he ma…

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