through ... fire - of trial (Psa 66:10; Amo 4:11; 1Co 3:15; 1Pe 1:6, 1Pe 1:7). It hence appears that the Jews’ conversion is not to precede, but to follow, their external deliverance by the special interposition of Jehovah; which latter shall be the main cause of their conversion, combined with a preparatory inward shedding abroad in their hearts of the Holy Spirit (Zec 12:10-14); and here, “they shall call on My name,” in their trouble, which brings Jehovah to their help (Psa 50:15).
my people - (Jer 30:18-22; Eze 11:19, Eze 11:20; Hos 2:23).