"... the series of theophanies contain elements associated with Israel’s possession of the promised land. Many of the descriptions focus on issues of fertility; the emphasis is on the positive changes to the environmental conditions of Palestine. The area will no longer experience “cold or frost.” The appearance of frost would signal the end of the growing season; therefore, the implication is the growing season continues. Further, “cold and frost” may also refer to a ‘killing frost’ that would reduce the yield of the olive tress or kill the trees. This situation will no longer occur either. There will be perpetual light, which means an extension to the growing season ... The result of the series of theophanies is security and peace ... ‘The idea of living, lying down, or dwelling “in security” is a recurrent component of the divine promise, particularly as it appears in Deuteronomy 12:10; in the archaic poem of Deuteronomy 33 (verses 12 and 28), in the Holiness Code (Leviticus 25:18, 19; 26:5) in Jeremiah (23:6; 32:37; 33:16) and in Ezekiel (28:26; 34:25-28: 38:8, 14; 39:26). A perusal of these passages shows two relevant aspects of “dwell in security.” First, it is used variously for Israel, Jerusalem, and returning exiles; thus its use here for Jerusalem would probably mean a Jerusalem symbolizing all Israel. Second, it is part of covenant language, part of the blessings that accrue to the people who obey Yahweh’ ..."