Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 46:3

3. Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel which are born by me, from the belly, which are carried from the womb .

Fitly so called, with respect Either 1. to all the Tribes of Israel, Ten of which were now lost and gone: Or 2. to the state of the Iews at their return from Babylon, there being onely a remnant of the two Tribes which did return.

Whom I have nourished, and cared for from time to time, ever since you were a People, and came out of Egypt; and that as affectionately and tenderly, as Parents bring up their own Children.

Marginal references: Chap. 44. 2.