Isaiah 27:13
And in that day a great trumpet will be blown, and those who were lost in the land of Assyria and those who were driven out to the land of Egypt will come and worship the LORD on the holy mountain at Jerusalem.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This isn't just about people returning from exile; it's about a great trumpet being blown, a signal that harkens back to ancient feasts and gatherings, but here signifies God's ultimate call of redemption. The verse emphasizes that those who were lost and cast out, even from places like Assyria and Egypt, will be gathered not just to their homeland, but to worship the LORD on his holy mountain in Jerusalem.
This verse concludes a section of prophecy that has described God's judgment on enemies and the subsequent restoration of His people. Following the imagery of God's powerful intervention and the cleansing of sin, this verse shifts to a future hope, announcing a grand call for the scattered Israelites, specifically those exiled in Assyria and those who fled to Egypt, to return. They will ultimately gather to worship the LORD on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
Imagine hearing a sound so powerful it calls people from across the globe, not by force, but by divine invitation. This isn't a battle cry, but a call to worship.
The verse describes a 'great trumpet' being blown, an image that echoes ancient Israelite customs.
The Trumpet's Purpose
The scholars note its connection to the Jubilee year and solemn assemblies, highlighting that this is a sacred, divine summons.
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What does it mean to be 'lost' or an 'outcast'? This verse paints a vivid picture of restoration, bringing together those far from home and from God.
Isaiah 27:13 specifically mentions people from Assyria and Egypt. These weren't just geographical locations, but represented places of exile and distress for the Israelites.
The Journey Home
The commentaries point out that these locations symbolize the furthest reaches of Israel's dispersion, and their return signifies a complete recovery and re-gathering under God's direct care.
Understand the original words
shophar · Hebrew Noun
A divine signal or proclamation, often associated with the gathering of God's people, the announcement of judgment, or the arrival of the King. It carries the weight of authority and eschatological finality.
abad · Hebrew Verb/Adjective
A term describing those who have wandered away from God's covenant, become scattered in judgment, or are spiritually alienated. God's mission is to seek and save those who are in this state.
shachah · Hebrew Verb
To bow down or prostrate oneself before God in humility and reverence. It is an expression of total submission, devotion, and acknowledgment of God's supreme holiness and sovereignty.
qodesh har · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A location set apart as sacred for the presence and dwelling of God. It represents the place where heaven and earth meet, signifying holiness, divine authority, and the center of God's reign.
This verse speaks to the ultimate ingathering of God's people, a theme that resonates from the exiles returning from Babylon to the broader hope of a final restoration that transcends any single historical event.
c. 722 BC
Fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel
The Assyrian Empire conquers the northern Kingdom of Israel, deporting many of its inhabitants and scattering them throughout the empire. This marks the beginning of the 'lost ten tribes'.
586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem and Babylonian Exile
The Babylonian Empire, successor to Assyria, destroys Jerusalem and the Temple, exiling a significant portion of the population to Babylon. Many also fled to Egypt to escape.
538 BC— this verse
Cyrus's Decree for Return
King Cyrus of Persia issues a decree allowing exiled Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their Temple. This marks the beginning of the return from Babylonian exile.
c. 520-516 BC
Rebuilding of the Second Temple
Under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua the high priest, the Jewish exiles return and successfully rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
4th Century BC
Hellenistic Period Begins
Following Alexander the Great's conquests, Greek influence spreads throughout the region, including Judea. This leads to increased interaction and sometimes tension between Jewish and Gentile cultures.
1st Century AD
The Early Messianic Movement
The context of the New Testament, where Jesus is proclaimed as the Messiah and his followers spread the gospel, which is seen by some as a fulfillment of prophetic gatherings.
This passage describes angels gathering the elect with a 'great trumpet,' echoing Isaiah's imagery of a powerful call summoning God's people from dispersion.
1 Corinthians 15:52Paul uses the sounding of a trumpet to signify the resurrection and the gathering of believers, linking the sound of the trumpet to a future, transformative event for God's people.
Zechariah 10:10This verse speaks of God gathering his people from Egypt and Assyria, mirroring Isaiah's prophecy of returning exiles from those specific regions to worship the Lord.
Revelation 11:15The seventh angel's trumpet announces the establishment of God's kingdom and the redemption of His people, connecting the trumpet's blast with the ultimate fulfillment of divine purposes for worship.
barnesIsaiah 27:13: "And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem."
The great trumpet shall be blown - This verse is designed to describe in another mode the same fact as that stated in Isaiah 27:12 , that Yahweh would re-collect his scattered people. The figure is derived from the trumpet which was blo…
clarkeIsaiah 27:13: "And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem."
The great trumpet shall be blown - Does not this refer to the time spoken of by our Lord, Matthew 24:31 : He shall send forth his angels - the preachers of his Gospel with a great sound of a trumpet - the earnest invitation to be saved…
This isn't just about people returning from exile; it's about a great trumpet being blown, a signal that harkens back to ancient feasts and gatherings, but here signifies God's ultimate call of redemption. The verse emphasizes that those who were lost and cast out, even from places like Assyria and Egypt, will be gathered not just to their homeland, but to worship the LORD on his holy mountain in Jerusalem.
This verse concludes a section of prophecy that has described God's judgment on enemies and the subsequent restoration of His people. Following the imagery of God's powerful intervention and the cleansing of sin, this verse shifts to a future hope, announcing a grand call for the scattered Israelites, specifically those exiled in Assyria and those who fled to Egypt, to return. They will ultimately gather to worship the LORD on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
This verse concludes a section of prophecy that has described God's judgment on enemies and the subsequent restoration of His people. Following the imagery of God's powerful intervention and the cleansing of sin, this verse shifts to a future hope, announcing a grand call for the scattered Israelites, specifically those exiled in Assyria and those who fled to Egypt, to return. They will ultimately gather to worship the LORD on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
"And in that day a great trumpet will be blown, and those who were lost in the land of Assyria and those who were driven out to the land of Egypt will come and worship the LORD on the holy mountain at Jerusalem." — This isn't just about people returning from exile; it's about a great trumpet being blown, a signal that harkens back to ancient feasts and gatherings, but here signifies God's ultimate call of red…
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