Ezekiel 28:26

“And they shall dwell safely therein, &c.] There being none to make them afraid, all their enemies being destroyed, and they also under the protection of Christian princes: and they shall build houses and plant vineyards; signifying their continuance in their land, and their enjoyment of the blessings of it. Cocceius understands this of churches gathered in the name of Christ; of which no doubt there will be many in Judea, as in the first times of the Gospel, and more abundantly: yea, they shall dwell with confidence: in the utmost safety and security, having nothing to fear from any quarter: when I have executed judgment upon all those that despise them round about them; took vengeance on…”

“The contrast of the future of Israel with that of the surrounding nations. This prophecy reaches far beyond a mere temporal restoration. It points to times of more permanent security, when from all nations and kingdoms the Church of Christ, the Israel of God, shall be gathered in, when the power of the world shall be forever broken, and the kingdom of Christ shall be established forever. This transition from the enemies to the people of God closes the portion of the prophecies against the nations in the immediate vicinity of the Israelites, before passing to the more distant Egypt. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical…”

“and they shall dwell: Eze 34:25-28, Eze 38:8; Lev 25:18, Lev 25:19; Deu 12:10; Jer 23:6-8, Jer 33:16; Hos 2:18; Zac 2:4, Zac 2:5 safely: or, with confidence, Eze 38:11; Kg1 4:25; Pro 14:26 build: Isa 65:21, Isa 65:22; Jer 29:5, Jer 29:6, Jer 29:28, Jer 31:4, Jer 31:5, Jer 32:15; Amo 9:13, Amo 9:14 when I: Eze 28:24, 25:1-32:32, Eze 35:1-15; Isa. 13:1-21:17; Jer. 46:1-51:64; Zac 1:15 despise: or, spoil, Eze 39:10; Isa 17:14, Isa 33:1; Jer 30:16; Lam 1:8; Hab 2:8; Zep 2:8, Zep 2:9 and they: Eze 28:22, Eze 28:24, Eze 34:31, Eze 36:22, Eze 36:23; Exo 29:46 Next: Ezekiel Chapter 29”