2:1,2
Jerusalem was built upon a hill, and within the city the temple was high up as well. Cities of other nations were also perched on hills. Hence the reference here to Jerusalem being the highest of the mountains, it means that Jerusalem would become the most important city. All the nations would stream to it. We need to remember that at the time Jerusalem was not that important. Assyria was by far the most powerful nation, and would be succeeded by Babylon, and she in turn would be followed by other nations. So so far we have not seen the fulfilment of this prophecy, but one day it will happen, and nations will stream to it. This will only happen when Israel turns to Christ.
2:3
People from all nations will want to know the ways of the Lord. This has happened, and is happening, to some extent with the gospel. People from all over the world, from many different cultures, are turning to Christ, to learn the ways of the Lord. But there will also be an even greater fulfilment of the promise.
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