25, 26. Fulfilled in part at the restoration from Babylon, when
Judaism, so far from being merged in heathenism, made inroads by
conversions on the idolatry of surrounding nations. The full
accomplishment is yet future, when Israel, under Christ, shall be the
center of Christendom; of which an earnest was given in the woman from
the coasts of Tyre and Sidon who sought the Saviour
(Mt 15:21, 24, 26-28;
compare
Isa 11:12).
dwell safely--
(Jer 23:6).
JFB.
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