The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.
The jealousy of Ephraim will disappear, and those who oppose Judah will be destroyed. Ephraim will no longer be jealous of Judah, and Judah will no longer trouble Ephraim.
God is promising that the bitter rivalry and jealousy between the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel will end, and they will be united in peace.
📚 Historical Context
Ephraim represented the northern kingdom of Israel, while Judah was the southern kingdom, and these two had been divided and often hostile toward each other since around 930 BC. This prophecy was given during a time when both kingdoms faced threats from powerful enemies like Assyria and Babylon. Isaiah is speaking of a future time when God will restore unity to His divided people.
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