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22:16 the root and the descendant of David. Jesus is both David's "son" and his Lord, the source of his royalty (5:5; Isa. 11:1, 10; Mark 12:35-37). bright morning star. This is the ruler whom Balaam foresaw arising from Israel to conquer the nations (Num. 24:17).

22:17 In v. 20, "Come" is a prayer addressed to Jesus, who promises to come soon. Here it is an invitation to the spiritually thirsty, to take the water of life without price, for it is freely provided by God's grace (21:6; Isa. 55:1).