Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 6:8

8 ¶ Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have some that shall escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered through the countries.

It is the Lord that preserves a remnant, the Enemies rage would destroy all, and 'tis an act of deliberate and voluntary resolution not by chance, but by choice.

Some few in comparison with the greater multitudes that are cut off.

Though he promiseth an handful shall remain, yet in that condition that they are little more then escap't, a poor and small remnant left, as Zeph. 3.12.

Either by your own choice, shifting from Countrey to Countrey, Or, else dissipated by the order of the proud oppressing Conqueror, who will scatter Families, least they should be a little comfort to one another, and great Jealousie to him, he will scatter to prevent conspiracies.

Marginal references: Chap. 2.5, 14.