Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
Your city gates will stay open all the time, they won't be closed during the day or night. This way, people from all nations can bring their wealth and treasures to you, and their kings can come too.
God is promising that His restored people will be so blessed and secure that they can welcome everyone, and nations will bring their riches to honor them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during a time of exile and impending restoration, around the 8th century BC, when the nation faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon. In Isaiah 60, he envisions a future era of peace and glory for Jerusalem, where the city's gates remain perpetually open as a symbol of divine protection and the influx of treasures and leaders from Gentile nations. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of closing city gates for security, but here it signifies God's ultimate sovereignty over all peoples.
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