Summary of Haftarat Ki Tavo
The haftarah for Shabbat Ki Tavo (“when you come”), is the sixth is a series of seven successive haftarah readings that follow the Fast of Av, and the anniversary of the destruction of Jerusalem. The Seven Consolations, each drawn from Isaiah’s Book of Consolations (Isaiah 40-66), offer words of comfort to Zion and promises of future redemption. Each one prophesies the return from the exile, Zion’s restoration, and ultimately, the Messianic kingdom of heaven on earth.
First Consolation (Va’etchanan): Isaiah 40:1-16
Second Consolation (Ekev) Isaiah 49:14-51:3
Third Consolation ( Re’eh): Isaiah 54:11-55:5
Fourth Consolation ( Shoftim): Isaiah 51:12-52:12
Fifth Consolation ( Ki Tete): Isaiah 54:1-10
Sixth Consolation (Ki Tov): Isaiah 60:1-22
Seventh Consolation (Nitzavim): Isaiah 61:10-63:9
Haftarat Ki Tavo, the sixth of Seven Consolation, begins with a stirring charge to Zion. The prophet tells Zion to arise and shine because the glory of the LORD has risen upon her; that is, the redemption is at hand. The nations will come to Zion carrying the exiles of Israel with them. They will bring tribute to the Messianic King in Jerusalem, just as they did in the days of King Solomon.
They will offer sacrifices on God’s altar in the Holy Temple. As in the days of Solomon, ships carrying tribute will arrive in Israel’s ports, and foreigners will assist in the building of Jerusalem walls. The Almighty will punish those nations who do not submit to King Messiah. Their kings will be taken in fetters and led through the gates of the city.
The revelation of the LORD will be like a bright light that outshines the sun and the moon. In the Messianic Age, all Israel will be righteous. The LORD will firmly plant the nation in the land, never again to be uprooted. When the appointed day of redemption arrives, the LORD will hasten it.
From FFOZ Voice of the Prophets
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