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The children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint themselves one head, and shall go up from the land; for great shall be the day of Jezreel.

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A Prophecy of Ultimate Reunion

Commentators agree that this verse prophesies a grand reunion of God's people. While it points to a future restoration of Israel and Judah, its ultimate fulfillment is found in the New Covenant. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill explain that this gathering includes both Jews and Gentiles being brought together into the one body of Christ, the Church.

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Hosea

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hosea 1:11

18th Century

Theologian

Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together – A little image of this union was seen after the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hosea 1:11

19th Century

Bishop

Shall come up out of the land.—This is better understood as shall go up out of, etc., a phrase that frequently occurs in …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Hosea 1:11

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet speaks here particularly of the children of Abraham. For though God would regard them no more highly than other nations, He yet wished …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Hosea 1:11

17th Century

Pastor

Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be
gathered together
Not …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hosea 1:8–11

17th Century

Minister

The rejection of Israel for a time is signified by the name of another child: call him Lo-ammi, not my people. The Lord disowns all relati…