| Isaiah 9:3
| Thou hast multiplied the nation, and hast not increased the joy. They shall rejoice before thee, as they that rejoice in the harvest, as conquerors rejoice after taking a prey, when they divide the spoils.
| And hast. Parkhurst says it should be, "(whom) thou hast not brought up (the Gentiles) with joy they," etc. (Symmachus) (Haydock) --- The numerous forces of the Assyrians could not save them from the angel. Under Ezechias the people increased. Was not his reign a figure of the Church persecuted and increasing: but on that account, in danger from a relaxation of discipline? (Luke 5:7.) --- Spoils. They shall return thanks to God for the unexpected liberation.
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