Isaiah 28:6

He will be an inspiration to the judges to do what's right, and he will encourage those who fight off the attacks on the gate.

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In The King James Version

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

In Context

5At that time the Lord Almighty will be a beautiful, glorious crown that brings pride to those of his people who are left.

7But these people also drink so much wine and beer that they sway from side to side and stumble over. Even priests and prophets stagger along, their minds muddled by beer and wine. Because of the drink they are confused about visions and make mistakes when they give decisions.

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Cross References

Numbers 11:16The Lord told Moses, “Bring before me seventy Israelite elders who you know are respected as leaders by the people. Take them to the Tent of Meeting. They will stand there with you.

Deuteronomy 20:4For the Lord your God is going with you to fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you the victory.”

1 Kings 3:28When everyone in Israel heard about the verdict the king had delivered, they had great respect for the king, because they recognized the wisdom God had given him to judge rightly.

Psalms 18:32God makes me strong and keeps me safe.

Psalms 46:11The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob protects us. Selah.

Proverbs 20:8When a king sits in judgment he recognizes all that isn't right.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 28:2-9

Ephraim Reproved and Threatened; The Punishment of Ephraim; ( b. c. 725.) 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand. 3 The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet: 4 And… Read the whole commentary →

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