Translations
Modern
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
Traditional
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
Literal
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.
Latin
Ecce in justitia regnabit rex, et principes in judicio præerunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
Notes
a king will reign in righteousness: This means the Messiah, God's chosen one (Isaiah 11:1). The focus is now on righteous and wise leadership (Proverbs 8:20).
In Isaiah’s time, honest leaders were rare (see Isaiah 3:1–6; 28:7–19).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Foreshadows the Person and the Kingdom of the Messiah Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: King Righteousness: Christ: Shall Reign In Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To the King Christ: Has a Righteous Kingdom Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People