Isaiah 60:10

“And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, &c.] The sons of the people; or Gentiles, as the Targum; who were strangers from the covenants of promise, and aliens from the commonwealth of Israel; strangers to God and Christ, and the Spirit of Christ, and to the Gospel, and all that is good; yet the sons of these, being in great numbers converted everywhere, will be useful in building up the church of God, in strengthening, protecting, and defending it; these are the same with those afar off, that shall come and build in the temple of the Lord, (<380615>Zechariah 6:15), such there have been among the Gentiles in all ages, more or less, since the times of the apostles, who have been…”

“kings . . . minister unto thee--(See on Isa 60:7; Isa 49:23). in my wrath I smote thee-- (Isa 54:7-8; Isa 57:17).”

“And the sons of strangers - They who have been devoted to a foreign and a false religion shall become devoted to the true religion, and engage in the service of the true God. Shall build up thy walls - Jerusalem is represented as a ruined city. Her walls had been thrown down, and were lying prostrate. In restoring her to her former magnificence, strangers and foreigners would lend their cheerful aid. The idea is, that they would become tributary to the church, and esteem it a privilege to be engaged in any service, however laborious, that would promote its best interests. And their kings - (See the notes at Isaiah 49:23). For in my wrath I smote thee - Referring to the calamities which he…”

“Minister - Shall administer all necessaries to thee. I had mercy - As I afflicted thee in my anger, so out of my compassion I will abundantly bless thee. Isaiah 60:11”

“60:10-16 Those who previously oppressed the people of God will one day participate in restoring the holy city (see 2:2-4; 19:18-25; Neh 2:8; Amos 9:12). 60:10 their kings will serve you: God’s people who were previously humiliated (2:11) will be exalted.”

“the sons: Isa 61:5, Isa 66:21; Zac 6:15 their kings: Isa 60:3, Isa 49:23; Ezr 6:3-12, 7:12-28; Neh 2:7-9; Rev 21:24, Rev 21:26 in my wrath: Isa 12:1, Isa 54:7, Isa 54:8, Isa 57:17, Isa 57:18; Psa 30:5 Isaiah 60:11”

“The first turn ( Isa 60:1-3) described the glorification of Zion through the rising of the glory of Jehovah; the second ( Isa 60:4-9) her glorification through the recovery of her scattered children, and the gifts of the Gentiles who bring them home; and now the third depicts her glorification through the service of the nations, especially of her former persecutors, and generally through the service of all that is great and glorious in the world of nature and the world of men. Not only do the converted heathen offer their possessions to the church on Zion, but they offer up themselves and their kings to pay her homage and render service to her. "And sons of strangers build thy walls, and…”