יחזקאל, פרק ל״ז, פסוק כ״ה

The vision of future redemption promises a reality of eternal settlement, seamlessly combining a perfected land with flawless leadership. This destiny is deeply tied to the nation's roots, specifically through the patriarch Jacob. While Abraham and Isaac had other children who did not share in the inheritance, the land was given exclusively to Jacob and his descendants [רד״ק].

This exclusive inheritance carries a profound promise of a territory without limits or boundaries [רש״י, צאינה וראינה]. To accommodate the entire returning nation, the land will undergo a remarkable physical transformation, spreading far beyond its known borders. Topographically, mountains will flatten into plains, revealing the immense, hidden scale of Israel and Jerusalem. Yet, this expansion is not merely a physical miracle; it is the direct result of spiritual influence. The merit of learning Torah directly from God is what ultimately causes the land to stretch [נחל שורק]. Furthermore, this limitless growth is possible because the land—specifically Mount Moriah—serves as the foundational point from which the entire world was originally created, granting it an infinite capacity to expand [אהבת יהונתן].

Alongside a boundless land, the nation is promised enduring leadership through the line of David. Elevated as the most exalted figure among the people, his role is functionally equivalent to that of a king [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The guarantee of his endless rule ensures that the royal dynasty will never depart from his descendants [מצודת דוד]. This continuous authority is maintained even during eras without an active, sitting monarch. For example, during the Second Temple period, leadership remained with the tribe of Judah because the head of the Sanhedrin was a direct descendant of the Davidic line [אהבת יהונתן].

The concept of an eternal monarchy is also understood within the framework of the world's natural timeline. Human leadership from the house of David is essential throughout the six thousand years of the world's active history. However, in the seventh millennium—an era of absolute rest—the nation will no longer require a human king, as God alone will rule over them. In this light, the promise of David's endless leadership applies to the complete duration of the world's natural existence [אהבת יהונתן].