Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Study Note
Study Note
This climactic verse concludes one of Isaiah's great messianic throne-poems, promising an everlasting Davidic kingdom established on justice and righteousness. The phrase 'increase of his government' suggests perpetual expansion with no terminus, contrasting sharply with the Assyrian empire dominating Isaiah's political horizon. The covenant formula 'zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this' transfers the guarantee from human political calculation to divine sovereign will. Luke 1:32-33 applies this promise directly to Jesus, and Handel's Messiah has made the verse one of the most recognizable prophecies in Christian liturgical tradition.
Other Translations
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
To the increase of the princely power, And of peace, there is no end, On the throne of David, and on his kingdom, To establish it, and to support it, In judgment and in righteousness, Henceforth, even unto the age, The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts doth this.
Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.
Cross References
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of …
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth …
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee …
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.