There will be a branch from the stump of Jesse that will grow up. The first 3 1/2 verses of Isaiah 11, we can associate the appearance of Christ on earth. The man will have wisdom and righteousness.
Midway through verse 4, the future events of this branch of Jesse have not occurred yet and get quite nebulous. The branch of Jesse will smite his enemies. Jesus did not smite human enemies while on earth, but we could say that Jesus did smite spiritual enemies by casting out demons and conquering sin on the cross.
However, the next verse begins with "in that day" and describes a time of unprecedented peace. Children will not be harmed by venomous snakes, wolves will lie with lions, etc...This has not happened yet and is typically interpreted to mean the second coming of Christ.
Likewise, at this time, the scattered people of Israel around the world will be called for a second time. Similarly, hostilities between Judah and Ephraim will cease.
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