Isaiah 60:7

"A multitude of camels will cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah. All from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and frankincense, and will proclaim the praises of the LORD."

Key Reflection

In Isaiah 60:7, the prophet envisions a time when Jerusalem will be celebrated as a place of great wealth and spiritual significance. The imagery of camels from distant lands like Midian, Ephah, and Sheba—known for their valuable trade goods such as gold and frankincense—symbolizes the influx of nations recognizing God’s favor on Israel. This passage reflects a promise that Jerusalem would become a center of international commerce and religious reverence, highlighting the divine blessing upon the city and its people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

All the flocks of Kedar -On the word ‘Kedar,’ see the notes atIsaiah 21:16. The Kedarenians were a wandering tribe that frequently changed their residence, though it is probable they usually dwelt in the south part of Arabia Deserta, or the north of Arabia Petraea. They are mentioned as dwelling in beautiful tentsSong of Solomon 1:5: ‘I am black, but comely as the tents of Kedar,’ seePsalms 120:5; compareIsaiah 21:16-17;Isaiah 42:11. The language here also means that that which constituted their principal wealth would come and enrich Jerusalem, or the church of God. The rams of Nebaioth -Nebaioth was also a son of IshmaelGenesis 25:13;1 Chronicles 1:29, and was the father of the Nabatheans.

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