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He will rule with mercy and truth. He will always do what is just and be eager to do what is right. <a href="/esv/isaiah/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness.” <a href="/bsb/isaiah/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/16.htm">New King James Version</a> In mercy the throne will be established; And One will sit on it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, Judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness.” <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> A throne will be established in faithfulness, And a judge will sit on it in trustworthiness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice, And be prompt in righteousness. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> A throne will even be established in lovingkindness, And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice And be prompt in righteousness. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> A throne will even be established in lovingkindness, And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice And be prompt in righteousness. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And a throne will be established in lovingkindness, And a judge will sit on it in truth in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice And be prompt in righteousness. <a href="/amp/isaiah/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A throne will be established in lovingkindness, And One will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent (dynasty, family) of David; Judging and seeking justice And being prompt to do righteousness. <a href="/csb/isaiah/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> a throne will be established in love, and one will sit on it faithfully in the tent of David, judging and pursuing what is right, quick to execute justice. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then in the tent of David a throne will be established by faithful love. A judge who seeks what is right and is quick to execute justice will sit on the throne forever. <a href="/asv/isaiah/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And a throne shall be established in lovingkindness; and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness. <a href="/cev/isaiah/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then a kingdom of love will be set up, and someone from David's family will rule with fairness. He will do what is right and quickly bring justice. <a href="/erv/isaiah/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And a throne shall be established in mercy, and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David; judging, and seeking judgment, and swift to do righteousness. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the LORD will set up a trusted king. He will rule faithfully. He is from the tent of David. He judges and searches for justice. He is quick to do what is right. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then one of David's descendants will be king, and he will rule the people with faithfulness and love. He will be quick to do what is right, and he will see that justice is done.) <a href="/isv/isaiah/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> then a throne will be established in gracious love, and there will sit in faithfulness— in the Tent of David— one who judges, seeks justice, and is swift to do what is right." <a href="/msb/isaiah/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness. <a href="/net/isaiah/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David's family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. <a href="/web/isaiah/16.htm">World English Bible</a> A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the throne is established in kindness, "" And [One] has sat on it in truth, in the tent of David, "" Judging and seeking judgment, and hastening righteousness. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And established in kindness is the throne, And one hath sat on it in truth, in the tent of David, Judging and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. <a href="/slt/isaiah/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the throne was set up in mercy: and he sat upon it in truth in the tent of David, judging and seeking judgment, and hastening justice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And a throne shall be prepared in mercy, and one shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment and quickly rendering that which is just. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a throne will be prepared in mercy, and One shall sit upon it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly repaying what is just. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/16.htm">New American Bible</a> A throne shall be set up in mercy, and on it shall sit in fidelity, in David’s tent, A judge upholding right, prompt to do justice. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> then a throne shall be established in steadfast love in the tent of David, and on it shall sit in faithfulness a ruler who seeks justice and is swift to do what is right.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In mercy shall a throne be established, and he shall sit upon it, in truth in the tabernacle of David, a judge who seeks justice and hastens righteousness. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he will establish the throne by grace and he shall sit upon it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, a Judge, and he who tracks down judgment and hastens righteousness<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And a throne is established through mercy, And there sitteth thereon in truth, in the tent of David, One that judgeth, and seeketh justice, and is ready in righteousness. <a href="/sep/isaiah/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And a throne shall be established with mercy; and one shall sit upon it with truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and earnestly seeking judgements, and hasting righteousness. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/16-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=3434" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/16.htm">A Prophecy of Moab's Devastation</a> …4Let my fugitives stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the destroyer.” When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ceased, and the oppressors have vanished from the land, 5<a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ba·ḥe·seḏ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">in loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">a throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wə·hū·ḵan (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">will be established</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">in the tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·p̄êṭ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To judge, govern. ">A judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: wə·ḏō·rêš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">seeking</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/4106.htm" title="4106: ū·mə·hir (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Quick, prompt, ready, skilled. Or mahir; from mahar; quick; hence, skilful.">and hastening</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yā·šaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">will sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on it</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: be·’ĕ·meṯ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">in faithfulness.</a> 6We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a> You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Jeremiah 33:15-16</a> In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1-2</a> Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a> “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” <a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a> “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a> Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hastening righteousness.in mercy<a href="/psalms/61-6.htm">Psalm 61:6,7</a> Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations… <a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a> Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.<a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1,2,14</a> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations… established.<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">2 Samuel 5:9</a> So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.judging<a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: … <a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1,2</a> Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment… <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.hasting<a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11,12</a> Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/15-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Established</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-5.htm">Hastening</a> <a href="/songs/8-5.htm">Hasting</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-26.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/songs/7-1.htm">King's</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-1.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/job/20-2.htm">Prompt</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-21.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-13.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-28.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-28.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-26.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-19.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-20.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-15.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-20.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-10.htm">Uprightly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/16-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-4.htm">Established</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Hastening</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Hasting</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-6.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/john/5-22.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-8.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-6.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-8.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-15.htm">King's</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-8.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-11.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Prompt</a> <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-5.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-2.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-3.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-20.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-17.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-6.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-2.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-20.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-20.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-12.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-23.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Uprightly</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 16</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Moab is exhorted to yield obedience to the throne of David</a> 6. <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Moab is threatened for her pride</a> 9. <a href="/isaiah/16-9.htm">The prophet bewails her</a> 12. <a href="/isaiah/16-12.htm">The judgment of Moab</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects God's enduring commitment to His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament. This loving devotion is foundational to the establishment of the throne, indicating that God's governance is rooted in love and mercy, not merely power or authority.a throne will be established The establishment of a throne signifies the promise of a stable and enduring kingdom. In the context of Isaiah, this points to the hope of a future ruler who will bring peace and justice. Historically, the throne of David was a symbol of God's promise to Israel, and its establishment here suggests a restoration or continuation of that divine promise.in the tent of David The "tent of David" refers to the Davidic dynasty and the promise God made to David that his descendants would rule forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). This phrase evokes the idea of a humble yet divinely chosen lineage. It also connects to the prophecy of the Messiah, who Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, as affirmed in the genealogies of <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1</a> and <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>.A judge seeking justice This phrase highlights the role of the ruler as one who actively pursues justice. In the biblical context, a judge was not only a legal arbiter but also a leader who ensured the well-being of the people. This aligns with the messianic expectation of a ruler who would embody God's justice, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a>.and hastening righteousness The urgency of "hastening righteousness" suggests a proactive and zealous commitment to establishing moral and ethical standards. Righteousness in the biblical sense involves right relationships with God and others, reflecting God's character. This anticipates the New Testament portrayal of Jesus, who fulfills and embodies perfect righteousness (<a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21-22</a>).will sit on it in faithfulness The ruler's faithfulness is crucial, indicating reliability and steadfastness in leadership. This faithfulness is not only to the people but primarily to God, ensuring that the ruler's actions align with divine will. This is seen as a type of Christ, who is described as faithful and true in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a>, fulfilling the role of the ultimate righteous judge and king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne</a> Symbolizes authority and governance, often associated with kingship and divine rule. 2. <a href="/topical/t/tent_of_david.htm">Tent of David</a> Refers to the Davidic dynasty, highlighting the promise of a ruler from David's lineage. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judge.htm">Judge</a> Represents a leader who administers justice and righteousness, reflecting God's character. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/16.htm">Isaiah 16</a> involves a prophecy concerning Moab, a neighboring nation of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> The prophet who conveyed God's messages, including prophecies about the future Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_a_righteous_ruler.htm">The Promise of a Righteous Ruler</a> God's promise of a ruler from David's line assures us of His faithfulness to His covenants. Jesus, as the fulfillment of this prophecy, embodies perfect justice and righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_justice_and_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Justice and Righteousness</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to seek justice and righteousness in our own lives. Reflecting God's character involves being fair, honest, and upright in our dealings with others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness</a> The establishment of the throne in loving devotion highlights God's sovereign plan and His unwavering faithfulness. Trusting in God's promises gives us hope and assurance, even amidst uncertainty. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Prophecy in Scripture</a> Prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5</a> point to the coming of Christ and affirm the reliability of God's Word. Studying these prophecies strengthens our faith and understanding of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 16</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_conservative_judaism.htm">What does 'Root of Jesse' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_16_4-5_align_with_judah's_fall.htm">Isaiah 16:4–5 prophesies a throne established in mercy; how do we reconcile this claim with Judah’s eventual destruction and exile? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_zionism.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on Zionism?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_fulfill_god's_salvation.htm">How does Jesus' life fulfill God's promise of salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) And in mercy shall the throne . . .--Better, less definitely, in mercy shall a throne be established, and one shall sit upon it in truth. The prophet has in mind the ideal king of <a href="/context/isaiah/9-4.htm" title="For you have broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.">Isaiah 9:4-7</a>; <a href="/context/isaiah/11-1.htm" title="And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> (of whom Hezekiah was a partial type and representative), whom he expected after the downfall of the Assyrian oppressor. For the "tabernacle of David," comp. <a href="/amos/9-11.htm" title="In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old:">Amos 9:11</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And in mercy shall the throne be established; rather, and there shall be a throne established in mercy. A Messianic vision comes upon the prophet in connection with the disappearance of the oppressor. There shall be one day - he knows not how soon or how late - a throne established in mercy, and "One shall be seated upon it in truth, who. shall occupy the tent [or, 'house'] of David, as one who judges, and seeks justice, and hastens on [the reign of] righteousness." <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/16-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>in loving devotion בַּחֶ֙סֶד֙ (ba·ḥe·seḏ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty a throne כִּסֵּ֔א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne will be established וְהוּכַ֤ן (wə·hū·ḵan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect in the tent בְּאֹ֣הֶל (bə·’ō·hel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of David. דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse A judge שֹׁפֵ֛ט (šō·p̄êṭ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate seeking וְדֹרֵ֥שׁ (wə·ḏō·rêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship justice מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and prompt וּמְהִ֥ר (ū·mə·hir) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4106.htm">Strong's 4106: </a> Quick, prompt, ready, skilled in righteousness צֶֽדֶק׃ (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> The right, equity, prosperity will sit וְיָשַׁ֥ב (wə·yā·šaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on [it] עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against in faithfulness. בֶּאֱמֶ֖ת (be·’ĕ·meṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 16:5 A throne will be established in loving (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 16:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 16:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 16:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 16:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>