“They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation against nation shall not raise up a sword, nor shall they learn war any more” (Yeshayahu 2:4. Micha 4:3) is one of the promises of the true and complete Geulah through Moshiach, concerning the nations of the world.
This will be brought about by Moshiach himself, as stated in the beginning of the verse “he will judge among the nations and rebuke many people.” “The judge is king Moshiach ...the master of all people..he reprimands them...because of this there will not be war between one nation and another...they will not need weapons of war, they will beat them to make of them tools for agriculture.” For at the end of days...all the nations...and many peoples.. will say ..let us go up to the House of G-d of Yaakov and learn from his way and follow in his paths, because Torah goes forth from Tzion and the word of G-d from Yerushalayim.” “The one who will teach them is king Moshiach, about whom it is said, and he will judge.” (Commentary of the Radak).
We already see a preview of the influence of king Moshiach on the nations, in that the heads of state of the world’s super-powers convened together, resolving and proclaiming a new era in the relationship between countries of the world. Eliminating the status of war between nations, starting with the reduction and elimination of weapons of destruction, until there is peace, unity and harmony, and strong cooperation between nations for the benefit of all mankind.
“The heart of kings and ministers is in the hand of Hashem” (a frequent term based on Mishlei 21:1): Although unbeknown to them, Hashem is inspiring the rulers of the world to resolve and proclaim their intent to beat their swords into plowshares, since we are at the “highest time” for Moshiach to come.
These proclamations are caused by Moshiach and are a sign of the times, the imminent Geulah through Moshiach.
(Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, 27 Shvat, 5752)
