Isaiah 16:5

Translations

Modern

…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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And in loving devotion a throne will be established, and one will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David—one judging and seeking justice, and hastening righteousness.

Latin

Et præparabitur in misericordia solium, et sedebit super illud in veritate in tabernaculo David, judicans et quærens judicium, et velociter reddens quod justum est.

Original

Hebrew

English

…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.

Notes

Isaiah 16:5

God would establish one of David’s descendants as king (see also Isaiah 9:7; 11:1–5, 10–12).

Isaiah 16:4–5

This prophecy of salvation spoke about the future of David’s royal line. It promised hope for the dynasty of David.
Acts of oppression and destruction would come to an end. This would happen when the hostility of Moab stopped (see 2 Kings 13:20).

Isaiah 15:1–16:14

This message of judgment and sorrow was about Moab's fall. The many references to Moabite places show that Isaiah knew Moab well.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Justice Messages Against the Nations Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiah

Related verses

Daniel 7:14
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.
Micah 4:7
And I will make the lame into a remnant, the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever.
Isaiah 9:6–7
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.
Daniel 7:27
Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
Isaiah 32:1–2
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
Zechariah 9:9
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.
Luke 1:31–33
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
Acts 15:16–17
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,
2 Samuel 7:16
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”
Proverbs 20:28
Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
2 Peter 3:11–12
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
Isaiah 11:1–5
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Parallels

Zephaniah 2:8–11

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Isaiah, Book of Kerioth Moab, Moabites

Topics

David: King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Him and his Kingdom Moabites: Prophesies Respecting: Desolation and Grief Rulers: Character and Qualifications of Tabernacle of the Church

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