Isaiah 41:9 - Exposition

Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth ; i.e. from Ur of the Chaldees (Mugheir in Lower Babylonia), and again from Egypt, another "end of the earth" compared with Palestine. The prophet views Palestine as Israel's true habitat , whatever may be its temporary abiding-place. From the chief men thereof . Most moderns translate "from the corners thereof;" but atsilim has the meaning of "chief men" in the only other place where it occurs ( Exodus 24:11 ). And not cast thee away. Not even when in exile was Israel "cast away." God's care was still extended over them.