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The captives of this host of the children of Israel, who are among the Canaanites, will possess even to Zarephath; and the captives of Jerusalem, who are in Sepharad, will possess the cities of the Negev.
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A Promise of Full Restoration
The verse promises that Israel's exiles, scattered in places like Zarephath and Sepharad, will return to possess new lands. Commentators explain that while the exact ancient locations are debated, the core message is one of hopeful reversal. God will not only bring His people home but will expand their territory, demonstrating His faithfulness.
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Obadiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel -, (it must, I believe, be rendered,) “which are among the Canaanites, as far a…
19th Century
Anglican
17-21.—ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF JEHOVAH ON MOUNT ZION.
Deliverance. — It is better, as in the margi…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet proceeds with the same subject: that God would not only gather the remnants of his people from the Babylonian exile, but would also res…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel [shall possess] that of the Canaanites, [even] …
Deliverance and holiness would be at Jerusalem, and the house of Jacob would again occupy their possessions. Much of this prophecy was fulfilled wh…
