The same general subject is pursued in this chapter which has been presented in the chapters which have gone before. The scope of the chapter is consolatory, and the design is to furnish such assurances of the divine favor toward the afflicted people of God, as would uphold and comfort them in their trials. The language is such as would be addressed to the exiles in Babylon, but the main reference is undoubtedly to the times of the Messiah. The chapter may be conveniently regarded as comprising the following portions:
I. A speaker is introduced saying that he would have no rest until Zion should rise and obtain restoration from her degradation Isaiah 62:1-5. This portion contains assurances of the divine favor, and a promise of the future restoration and glory of Jerusalem. Who this speaker is, will be considered in Isaiah 62:1. The following are the assurances of the speaker.
1. He would give himself no peace until splendor and glory should spread over Zion Isaiah 62:1.
2. The Gentiles would partake of the blessings conferred on Zion, and kings would come and unite with her Isaiah 62:2.
3. Zion would be as beautiful and glorious as a royal crown in the hand of Yahweh Isaiah 62:3.
4. She would be no more desolate and forsakenIsaiah 62:4 Isaiah 62:4.
5. Yahweh would delight in Zion as a young married man delights in his bride Isaiah 62:5.
II. The speaker says that he had set watchmen on the walls of Zion, and they are commanded to give him no rest - to be urgent and importunate in prayer, until Jerusalem should be made glorious in the earth Isaiah 62:6-7.
III. The solemn assurance that Yahweh had sworn that there would be peace and security from the invasions of enemies Isaiah 62:8-9. The land would be no more subjected to plunder from abroad, but there would be that kind of safety and security which exists when a man sows and reaps without annoyance.
IV. The people are directed to prepare the way for the coming of Yahweh Isaiah 62:10-12. A crier proclaims his approach, and directs that all obstructions should be removed.