The New Life of Jerusalem

Jordan suggests that there is a significance in the fact that the people have been spread abroad as the four winds of the heavens. In esther chapter three, verse eight, haman says to king ahazuerus: There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples  of your kingdom. Such an event could then be seen as a fulfilment of part of what the prophecy here is speaking about. Israel's life is no longer focused very narrowly within the walls of jerusalem. As a nation, they are spread out throughout the whole world, and tis god himself who surrounds them with protection. This is a cause of rejoicing for zion. The lord has