And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
Ver. 10. And in that day.] "In the day of Christ's power, or kingdom, the people shall be willing." Psa 110:3 "The isles shall wait for God's law." Isa 42:8 Multitudes of nations shall come crowding in to his greatest glory, Pro 14:2 and for the fulfilling of old Jacob's prophecy. Gen 49:10
There shall be a root of Jesse.] See on Isaiah 11:1 .
Which shall stand for an ensign.] Or, Standard, whereto all the elect must assemble; and hereby is meant the preaching of the gospel.
Shall the Gentiles seek.] Ferventi studio, magno desiderio, non coacti; they shall fly thereto as the clouds, and as doves scour to their windows. Isa 60:8
And his rest.] That is, his Church, with whom he resteth and resideth. Psa 132:8 He "resteth also in his love to his people, and rejoiceth over them with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 ; See Trapp on " Zep 3:17 "
Shall be glorious.] Heb., Glory; sc., per sanctitatem Isa 4:5