And feed thy kids—Inquiring ones, newly interested, especially if they manifest any goat-like tendencies.
Beside the shepherds' tents—Take them to the elders' or deacons' homes for further instruction in the right ways of the Lord; or, apply the same principle by bringing the Scripture Studies to their attention, thus introducing them to the teacher who has answered all our hard questions.
1:9. I have compared thee—The Lord continues.
O My Love—“Love one another as I have loved you.”
To a company—144,000.
Of horses—Fond of their Master, quick to do His bidding, easily guided, quiet, faithful, temperate, long-suffering.
In Pharaoh's chariots—The best in the world.
1:10. Thy cheeks are comely—The Lord continues to shower compliments upon His Espoused.
With rows of jewels—Jewels of Divine Truth; the ornaments of a meek and quiet spirit.
Thy neck—The yoke-bearing member. “Take My yoke upon you”; a yoke is built for two—Jesus and one other.