Isa 17:6, 24:13 | JFB | STEP | 6. in it —that is, in the land of Israel. two or three . . . in the top —A few poor inhabitants shall be left in Israel, like the two or three olive berries left on the topmost boughs, which it is not worth while taking the trouble to try to reach.

Isaiah 17:6

6. in it—that is, in the land of Israel.

two or three . . . in the top—A few poor inhabitants shall be left in Israel, like the two or three olive berries left on the topmost boughs, which it is not worth while taking the trouble to try to reach.

Isaiah 24:13

13. the land—Judea. Put the comma after "land," not after "people." "There shall be among the people (a remnant left), as the shaking (the after-picking) of an olive tree"; as in gathering olives, a few remain on the highest boughs (Isa 17:5, 6).