Verse 15
Rather than Israel dying out as a nation, the Lord had increased her, as He promised Abraham (Genesis 15:5). This was not Israel’s doing; the Lord had increased her borders and so gained great glory for Himself. During the reigns of David and Solomon the Israelites experienced numerical growth and geographical expansion. God would do the same for them in the future.
"It is worth remembering that the land promised to Israel in Exodus 23:31 was never fully occupied, even in the days of David and Solomon, but that the bounds of the messianic kingdom are to be wider still (cf. Psalms 72:8)." [Note: Grogan, p. 166.]
Many amillennialists believe that the promises concerning the future increase of the Israelites found fulfillment in the inclusion of Gentiles in the church. [Note: E.g., Young, 2:221.]
Be the first to react on this!
