What does Isaiah 11:10 mean?
In this future kingdom of the Messiah, the descendant of Jesse and King David will rule the world with righteousness and faithfulness. (Isaiah 11:1–3). Isaiah is now clarifying that this leader will rule over all the nations of the earth, not just Israel.Isaiah says that this "root of Jesse" will stand as a signal or banner for all the peoples of the earth. All the nations will ask about Him or rally to Him. In other words, He will not rule the world by conquering it with force. The nations, the peoples of the earth, will be drawn to Him and desire to live under His reign. They will see that His "resting place" or the place where God's glory rests, is glorious. All the nations will acknowledge the Lord and His rule.
The prophet Zechariah described this day, saying, "And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day the Lord will be one and his name one" (Zechariah 14:9). Jesus, too, spoke of this moment, "And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God" (Luke 13:29). Finally, Paul quoted this verse as the reason for his own ministry to the Gentiles, "The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope" (Romans 15:12).