But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines toward the west; they shall spoil them of the east together: they shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them.
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Interpretation
When the gospel should be publicly preached, the Gentiles would seek Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and find rest of soul. When God's time is come for the deliverance of his people, mountains of opposition shall become plains before him.
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This thought runs through Isaiah 11:13-16.
Glossary
- Ammon Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- East Place
- (1. ) The orient (mizrah); the rising of the sun. Thus “the east country” is the country lying to the east of Syria, the Elymais ( Zech. 8:7 ). (2). Modern identification: Amman.
- Edom Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.
- Philistia Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Ashkelon.