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He will reign on David&#8217s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. <a href="/nlt/isaiah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen! <a href="/esv/isaiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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="/kjv/isaiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of armies will accomplish this. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/amp/isaiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> There shall be no end to the increase of His government and of peace, [He shall rule] on the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From that time forward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/csb/isaiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the LORD of Armies will accomplish this. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/asv/isaiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/isaiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The LORD All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done. <a href="/erv/isaiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 judgment and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts shall perform this. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David's throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The LORD of Armies is determined to do this! <a href="/gnt/isaiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The LORD Almighty is determined to do all this. <a href="/isv/isaiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Of the growth of his government and peace there will be no end. He will rule over his kingdom, sitting on the throne of David, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will accomplish this. <a href="/msb/isaiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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="/net/isaiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David's throne and over David's kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The LORD's intense devotion to his people will accomplish this. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> His dominion will be great, and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness, from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/isaiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Of the increase of [His] dominion, "" 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, "" From now on, even for all time, "" The zeal of YHWH of Hosts does this. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/isaiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the increase of his dominion and to peace no end, upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to prepare it and to support it in judgment and in justice from now and even to forever: the zeal of Jehovah of armies will do this.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> His empire shall be multiplied, and there shall be no end of peace: he shall sit upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom; to establish it and strengthen it with judgment and with justice, from henceforth and for ever: the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> His 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. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains By judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this! <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Of the increase of his government and of his peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom, to establish it and to sustain it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> To increase his dominion and his peace there is no end, on the throne of David and upon his Kingdom, that he shall establish it and he shall sustain it in judgment and in righteousness from now and unto eternity. The zeal of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts does this<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> That the government may be increased, And of peace there be no end, Upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, To establish it, and to uphold it Through justice and through righteousness From henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts doth perform this. <a href="/sep/isaiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> His government shall be great, and of his peace there is no end: it shall be upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to support it with judgement and with righteousness, from henceforth and forever. The seal of the Lord of hosts shall perform this. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/9-7.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=1920" 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/9.htm">Unto Us a Child is Born</a> …6For 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. 7<a href="/hebrew/4766.htm" title="4766: lə·mar·bēh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Abundance. From rabah; properly, increasing; as noun, greatness, or greatly.">Of the increase</a> <a href="/hebrew/4951.htm" title="4951: ham·miś·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Rule, dominion. From sarah; empire.">of His government</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: ū·lə·šā·lō·wm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">and peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">there will be no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7093.htm" title="7093: qêṣ (N-ms) -- End. Contracted from qatsats; an extremity; adverbially after.">end.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">He will reign on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·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/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and over</a> <a href="/hebrew/4467.htm" title="4467: mam·laḵ·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign. From malak; dominion, i.e. the estate or the country.">his kingdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: lə·hā·ḵîn (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">to establish</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯāh (DirObjM:: 3fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5582.htm" title="5582: ū·lə·sa·‘ă·ḏāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To support, sustain, stay. A primitive root; to suport.">and sustain it</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: bə·miš·pāṭ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">with justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: mê·‘at·tāh (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">from that time</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and forevermore.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7068.htm" title="7068: qin·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- Ardor, zeal, jealousy. From qana'; jealousy or envy.">The zeal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will accomplish</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this.</a> <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="/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="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a> And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <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="/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="/psalms/72-7.htm">Psalm 72:7-8</a> May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more. / May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. <a href="/ezekiel/37-25.htm">Ezekiel 37:25</a> They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2-4</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. / Therefore Israel will be abandoned until she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of His brothers will return to the children of Israel. / He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9-10</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. / And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” <a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Psalm 89:35-37</a> Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a> But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a> For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Jeremiah 33:15-17</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. / For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.the increase<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.<a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8</a> Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.<a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8-11</a> He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth… to establish it<a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3-5</a> And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: … <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1,2</a> Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! … <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Psalm 45:4-6</a> And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things… the zeal<a href="/isaiah/37-32.htm">Isaiah 37:32</a> For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.<a href="/isaiah/59-16.htm">Isaiah 59:16,17</a> And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him… <a href="/isaiah/63-4.htm">Isaiah 63:4-6</a> For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-18.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-6.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Forevermore</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Government</a> <a href="/psalms/131-3.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-25.htm">Order</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/119-112.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Uphold</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-6.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-7.htm">End</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-20.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-7.htm">Forevermore</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Government</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-3.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-15.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-2.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-2.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-3.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Order</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-7.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-15.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-22.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-25.htm">Time</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Uphold</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-11.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 9</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the birth and kingdom of Christ</a> 8. <a href="/isaiah/9-8.htm">The judgments upon Israel for their pride</a> 13. <a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">For their hypocrisy</a> 18. <a href="/isaiah/9-18.htm">And for their unrepentance</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. This phrase speaks to the eternal and ever-expanding nature of the Messiah's reign. The concept of an unending government contrasts with the temporal and often tumultuous reigns of earthly kings. The promise of peace is significant, as it reflects the Hebrew concept of "shalom," which encompasses wholeness and harmony. This eternal peace is a fulfillment of the covenant promises made to Israel, pointing to a future where the Messiah's rule brings ultimate reconciliation and order.He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, This phrase connects the prophecy to the Davidic Covenant found in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>, where God promises David that his throne will be established forever. The Messiah is thus identified as a descendant of David, fulfilling the Jewish expectation of a king who would restore Israel. This lineage is confirmed in the genealogies of Jesus found in <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1</a> and <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>, establishing Him as the rightful heir to David's throne.to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness Justice and righteousness are central themes in the prophetic literature, often associated with the ideal king. In the ancient Near East, a king was expected to uphold these virtues to ensure the well-being of his people. The Messiah's reign is characterized by perfect justice and righteousness, reflecting God's own nature and fulfilling the prophetic visions of a restored and just society as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a>.from that time and forevermore. This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of the Messiah's kingdom. Unlike earthly kingdoms that rise and fall, the Messiah's reign is perpetual. This eternal aspect is echoed in <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>, where the Son of Man is given an everlasting dominion. The concept of an eternal kingdom is a cornerstone of eschatological hope, promising believers a future where God's rule is fully realized.The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. The term "zeal" refers to God's passionate commitment to fulfill His promises. The "LORD of Hosts" underscores God's sovereignty and power, as He commands the armies of heaven. This assurance that God's own zeal will bring about the fulfillment of the prophecy provides confidence that the establishment of the Messiah's kingdom is not dependent on human effort but on divine initiative. This reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as seen throughout the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_messiah.htm">The Messiah</a> The prophesied ruler whose government and peace will have no end. This is understood to be Jesus Christ in Christian theology. 2. <a href="/topical/t/throne_of_david.htm">Throne of David</a> Represents the Davidic covenant, where God promised David that his throne would be established forever. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a> Refers to the eternal kingdom established by the Messiah, characterized by justice and righteousness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His power and authority, indicating that it is His zeal that will bring about the fulfillment of this prophecy. 5. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> The prophet who delivered this message, speaking to the people of Judah during a time of political turmoil and spiritual decline.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_kingdom.htm">The Eternal Kingdom</a> The promise of an everlasting kingdom under the Messiah assures believers of the ultimate victory and stability found in Christ. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a> The reign of the Messiah is characterized by justice and righteousness, setting a standard for how believers should live and govern their lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_zeal_and_sovereignty.htm">God's Zeal and Sovereignty</a> The fulfillment of this prophecy is driven by God's zeal, reminding us of His active role in history and His sovereign power to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_davidic_covenant.htm">The Davidic Covenant</a> Understanding the continuity of God's promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament strengthens our faith in His unchanging nature. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_turmoil.htm">Hope in Turmoil</a> Just as Isaiah's prophecy provided hope during a time of political instability, believers today can find hope in the promise of Christ's eternal reign.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_lord's_zeal_mean.htm">What does the Lord's zeal mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_isaiah_9_7's_peace_happened.htm">If Isaiah 9:7 foretells endless peace, why has history continued with wars and conflicts rather than fulfilling this promise? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_goal_of_righteous_teaching.htm">What does the Lord's zeal mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_9_imply_jesus'_prophecy.htm">What evidence exists that Isaiah 9 uniquely prophesies Jesus, given that the text never names him explicitly? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Of the increase . . .--Better, "For the increase of the government, and for peace with no end . . . The "throne of David," though in harmony with the whole body of prophetic tradition as to the Messiah, may be noted as the first appearance of that tradition in Isaiah.Henceforth even for ever.--The words admit, as in the parallels of <a href="/psalms/21-4.htm" title="He asked life of you, and you gave it him, even length of days for ever and ever.">Psalm 21:4</a>; <a href="/context/psalms/61-6.htm" title="You will prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.">Psalm 61:6-7</a>; <a href="/context/2_samuel/7-12.htm" title="And when your days be fulfilled, and you shall sleep with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, which shall proceed out of your bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.">2Samuel 7:12-16</a>, of being interpreted of the perpetuity of the dynasty of which the anointed king is to be the founder; but the "Everlasting Father "of the context, and the parallels of <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm" title="Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of your kingdom is a right scepter.">Psalm 45:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm" title="The LORD has sworn, and will not repent, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.">Psalm 110:4</a>, are in favour of its referring to a personal immortality of sovereignty. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. The Messiah's kingdom shall ever increase more and more; there shall be no limits to it; ultimately it shall fill the world (comp. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18, 19</a>). The continual spread of Christianity tends to the accomplishment of this prophecy. Upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom. That the Messiah is to sit on the throne of David, suggests, but does not absolutely imply, his Davidic descent. That descent is, however, announced with sufficient clearness in <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1, 10</a>. To order it, and to establish it. A gradual establishment of the kingdom would seem to be implied, such as is taught also in the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven. From henceforth even forever. The kingdom is to be both universal in respect of extent (see the first note on the verse), and in respect of duration eternal. The zeal; or, jealousy. God's jealousy of his own honor, which is bound up with the prosperity and final triumph of his people over all their enemies, will assure the performance of all that is here prophesied. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/9-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Of the increase לְמַרְבֵּ֨ה (lə·mar·bêh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4766.htm">Strong's 4766: </a> Increasing, greatness, greatly of [His] government הַמִּשְׂרָ֜ה (ham·miś·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4951.htm">Strong's 4951: </a> Rule, dominion and peace וּלְשָׁל֣וֹם (ū·lə·šā·lō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace [there will be] no אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle end. קֵ֗ץ (qêṣ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7093.htm">Strong's 7093: </a> An extremity, after He will reign on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֤א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne of David דָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and over וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his kingdom, מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ (mam·laḵ·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4467.htm">Strong's 4467: </a> Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign to establish לְהָכִ֤ין (lə·hā·ḵîn) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect and sustain it וּֽלְסַעֲדָ֔הּ (ū·lə·sa·‘ă·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5582.htm">Strong's 5582: </a> To support, sustain, stay with justice בְּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט (bə·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-b | 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 righteousness וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה (ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively from that time מֵעַתָּה֙ (mê·‘at·tāh) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time and forevermore. וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while The zeal קִנְאַ֛ת (qin·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7068.htm">Strong's 7068: </a> Ardor, zeal, jealousy of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign will accomplish תַּעֲשֶׂה־ (ta·‘ă·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this. זֹּֽאת׃ (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 9:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 9:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/9-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 9:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 9:8" /></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>