ISB ~ Revelation 2 v27

rod of iron:Conquerors will possess in full what they already possess in part: a share in Christ’s reign over the world (5:10; 22:5).

• The iron rod calls to mind Ps 2:8-9, where David’s royal heir is offered dominion over all nations. Solomon’s empire, though the largest of any Davidic king in the OT, was only a faint approximation of the worldwide kingdom ruled by Christ (Mt 28:18-19; Rom 1:3-5). A rod or scepter figures in other messianic prophesies, as well (Gen 49:10; Num 24:17).