Verses 26-27
26, 27. I will restore thy judges Corrupt judges and counsellors shall be removed, and such magistrates as in early times as in David’s time were enjoyed, shall take their places.
City of righteousness The prophet catches a glimpse of what he is yet to describe in Isaiah 60:14.
Faithful city A city steadfast in character, also of unquestionably good reputation. Isaiah 7:9; Isaiah 33:5-6.
Zion By metonomy, the purified city itself.
With judgment In just visitation for sin, yet with merciful intent. Although obliged to punish this rebellious people because of their perversity, God’s infliction should lead to repentance, when he would remove his stroke and again gather them to their own land.
Her converts Margin, They that return of her. Possibly the reference is to the return from captivity in Babylon: more likely, the expression is general, and means those who return to the Lord.
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