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For there shall be a day, that the watchmen on the hills of Ephraim shall cry, Arise you, and let us go up to Zion to Yahweh our God.
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God Heals Deep Divisions
Commentators explain that this verse prophesies the end of the centuries-long schism between Israel (Ephraim) and Judah. The watchmen of the breakaway northern kingdom will themselves initiate the call to return to unified worship in Jerusalem (Zion). This demonstrates God's power to restore relationships and bring His people together, reversing even the most entrenched historical and religious divisions.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This verse anticipates a time when the schism caused by Jeroboam is over. Ephraimite watchmen equally with the tribe of Judah watch for the new moo…
19th Century
Anglican
The watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry ... — The special fact is given as the basis of the previous prediction. Th…
Baptist
For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon Mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise you, and let us go up to Zion to the LORD our God.
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here amplifies the kindness of God, because he would not only restore the tribe of Judah, but also the ten tribes, who had previously b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For there shall be a day The whole Gospel dispensation is "a day", made so by the bright rising of the sun of righteousness; h…
God assures His people that He will again take them into a covenant relationship with Himself. When brought very low and difficulties appear, it is…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, the prophet consoles them with the promise of prosperity. On this topic, he makes two points.
First, he promises the prosper…
