Verse 2 Hear, O heavens The chapter, down to verse 23, states the case of Jehovah against Judah. Chastening, according to Deut. 28., 29., had been visited upon Israel in the land (vs. 5-8), and now the time of expulsion from the land is near. But just here Jehovah renews the promise of the Palestinian Covenant of future restoration and exaltation Isaiah 1:26,27; 2:1-4. Verse 9 remnant Remnant. See, Isaiah 10:20; Romans 11:5 (See Scofield "Romans 11:5") Verse 13 Bring no more (See Scofield "2 Corinthians 8:1") Is 1:11-17. Verse 26 thy judges Under the kingdom the ancient method of administering the theocratic government over Israel is to be restored. Cf. Judges 2:18; Matthew 19:28.