Isaiah 9:7
His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.
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8The Lord has sent a message directed against Jacob, and its consequences will fall upon Israel.
Cross References
2 Kings 19:31For a remnant will come out of Jerusalem, and survivors will come from Mount Zion. The intense determination of the Lord will make sure this happens.
Psalms 45:4In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.
Psalms 72:7May those who live right prosper under his rule; may there be great prosperity until the moon is no more.
Isaiah 11:3His happiness will be in giving reverence to the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees, and he will not make decisions based on what he hears.
Isaiah 32:1Watch! A king is coming who does what's right when he rules, and those who rule under him will act fairly.
Isaiah 42:3He won't break a damaged reed; he won't snuff out a smoldering wick. He will faithfully make sure everyone is treated fairly.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 9:2-8
Judgment and Mercy; The Promise of Gospel Grace; The Promise of Messiah; The Titles of Messiah. ( b. c. 740.) 1 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light… Read the whole commentary →