But in Mount Zion, there will be those who escape, and it will be holy. The house of Jacob will possess their possessions.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 17. Sion. This prosperity, in the historical sense, was promised to the Jews, after their return; and they enjoyed as much of it as their sins did not hinder; the rest was fulfilled in Christ. Saint Jerome ad Dard. Worthington.—Holy. Providence watched over the Jews in a particular manner, while the neighbouring nations fell a prey to the Persians, to Alexander, and so forth The persecution of Epiphanes was sharp, but of short duration; and it gave occasion to the Jews to regain their liberty, and to have kings Calmet.) little ( Bible.) inferior to those of old.—Them. Hebrew “its goods.” The Jews obtained all Palestine. Calmet.—Christ extends his dominion over the world. Theod.