“In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and from the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.”
In that day they will come to you from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, and from Egypt to the River, and from sea to sea and from mountain to mountain—the promise of restoration extends to the gathering of diaspora Jews from throughout the world, representing the return from exile and the gathering of scattered Israel. The specific mention of Assyria and Egypt recalls the locations of Israel's greatest exiles and represents the breadth of diaspora from which return will occur. The comprehensive geographic language (from sea to sea, from mountain to mountain) suggests the universal scope of gathering. The phrase 'come to you' indicates that Jerusalem/Zion will be the destination and center to which the scattered return. This verse promises that exile is not permanent and that God will accomplish the regathering of the dispersed people.
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