Isaiah 32:18

“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, &c.] Jews and Gentiles, and all the saints, shall dwell in peace and love one with another, and shall be free from all the outrages and persecutions of the enemy; which, when these happy times of the pouring forth of the Spirit and of the spiritual reign of Christ come, will be no more: and in sure dwellings; where they may dwell safely and confidently, secure from all enemies, in no fear of them, and free from all hurt and danger by them: and in quiet resting places; where they may sleep and rest quietly, and none to disturb them, and make them afraid: and though all this may be understood of their private houses and habitations, yet may…”

“sure . . . quiet--free from fear of invasion.”

“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation - In cities and towns that would not be alarmed bv internal or external foes. And in sure dwellings - In dwellings that would be secure from invasion. - All this is descriptive of the peaceful times, and the general security which followed the return from Babylon. To this period of happiness and prosperity, Isaiah, as well as the other prophets, often refers. return to 'Top of Page'”

“32:18 Living in safety and feeling at rest were blessings of Israel’s covenant with the Lord (see Lev 26:5-6), but the people’s sin had previously brought curses rather than blessings (cp. Isa 32:9-11).”

“Isa 33:20-22, Isa 35:9, Isa 35:10, Isa 60:17, Isa 60:18; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6, Jer 33:16; Eze 34:25, Eze 34:26; Hos 2:18-23; Zac 2:5, Zac 2:8; Heb 4:9; Jo1 4:16 Isaiah 32:19”