The scepter here refers to the power and authority of Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 49:10 and note Gen. 49:10^1a). See note Ezek. 3:17^1b.

“A sign of alarm and horror (Jer. 31:19)” (Keil and Delitszch).

Others translate, glittering.

I.e., household idols.

A Babylonian practice of divination by which guidance was sought by reading the condition of the liver of a sacrificed animal.

Or, punishment of the iniquity. So also in v. 29.

Referring to Christ as the One who has the right to inherit the kingdom of Israel (Luke 1:32-33). At that time God was overturning the kingdom and the nation of Israel, but eventually Christ, the One who has the right to inherit the kingdom of Israel, will come. See note Ezek. 3:17^1b.