appointed. set, or established.
the ancient People. the everlasting Nation. The nation of Israel is everlasting, like the Covenant. The nations which oppressed Israel (Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Rome) have passed away; but Israel remains, and, when restored, will remain for ever. Note and compare the nine everlasting things in Isaiah: (1) covenant (Isaiah 55:3; Isaiah 61:8. compare note on Genesis 9:16); (2) kindness (Isaiah 54:8); (3) salvation (Isaiah 45:17); (4) excellency (Isaiah 60:15); (5) joy (Isaiah 51:11); (6) name (Isaiah 56:5); (7) light (Isaiah 60:19; Isaiah 60:20); (8) sign (Isaiah 55:13); and (9) as the pledge of all, "the everlasting God" (Isaiah 40:28; Isaiah 63:12).
and shall come. and [which] shall come.