Light attracts attention. Foreign nations will notice what happens. They will want to share the same experience.

Crowds are coming to *Jerusalem

v4 ‘Look about you! See what is happening! Your people are gathering to come home together. Your sons and your daughters are coming from distant countries. v5 When you see them, your eyes will be bright with great joy. Your hearts will tremble with excitement. That is not all. Merchants will bring to you wealth that you could never imagine. It will come from many nations across the sea. v6 Crowds of *camels will cover your land. They will come from Midian and Ephah. People will bring gold and *frankincense from Sheba to praise the *Lord. v7 Great numbers of sheep will come from Kedah. The rams (male sheep) of Nebaioth will also be for you to use as *sacrifices on my *altar,’ says the *Lord. ‘In this way I will make my *Temple even more magnificent. v8 There are ships that are sailing along like clouds in the sky. They are like birds that are flying home to their nests. v9 Great ships are coming from distant countries. They are bringing God’s people home. They carry with them silver and gold to give honour to the *Lord. He is the Holy God of Israel, who has caused all nations to respect his people.’

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