The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 21:10

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And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

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Isaiah 11:10 (KJV)
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

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And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek:; and his rest shall be glorious.

Simple English

On that day, a person from Jesse’s family will stand as a sign for all people. The nations will come to him. His resting place will be great.

Paraphrase

When that day comes, a descendant of Jesse will stand as a banner for all peoples. The nations will seek him out, and his resting place will be glorious.