And Ephraim is My firstborn”
(v. 9).
As He said to Moses: “Thus saith the Lord, Israel is my son, even my firstborn” (Exod. iv. 22).
Here is the foundation of Israel's blessing. True, it is now in abeyance, but “the Lord reigneth,” and will in due time make good His Word, for
“The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever.
The thoughts of His heart to all generations.”
(Ps. xxxiii. 11.)
This leads us up to the last chapter of the Second Book, which shows us the fulfilment of all the prophecies concerning the Redeemed and the sure foundation on which their great hope of glory is based.