Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are approaching, says the Lord, when I will raise up to David a righteous branch. And a king will reign, and he will be wise. And he will exercise judgment and justice upon the earth.
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2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel spoke to me, the Strong One of Israel spoke, the Ruler of men, the Just Ruler, in the fear of God,
Psalms 72:1A Psalm of Asaph. How good is God to Israel, to those who are upright in heart.
Psalms 99:4Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.
Isaiah 9:5For every violent plunder with a tumult, and every garment mixed with blood, will be burned up and will become fuel for the fire.
Isaiah 9:7His reign will be increased, and there will be no end to his peace. He will sit upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to confirm and strengthen it, in judgment and justice, from now even unto eternity. The zeal of the Lord of hosts shall accomplish this.
Isaiah 32:1Behold, the king will reign in justice, and the princes will rule in judgment.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 23:2-9
Evangelical Predictions. ( b. c. 590.) 1 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the Lord . 2 Therefore thus saith the Lord God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the Lord . 3 And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall… Read the whole commentary →