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SEPTEMBER 9

September 9
9:6 Child…Son. These terms elaborate fur-
ther on Immanuel, the child to be born to the
Isaiah 9:1–10:34
virgin (7:14). The virgin’s child will also be the
9 Nevertheless the gloom will not be royal Son of David, with rights to the Davidic
throne (9:7; Matt. 1:21; Luke 1:31–33; 2:7,11).
upon her who is distressed,
As when at first He lightly esteemed government. In fulfillment of this verse and
The land of Zebulun and the land of Psalm 2:9, the Son will rule the nations of the
Naphtali, world (Rev.2:27;19:15).Wonderful,Counselor.
And afterward more heavily oppressed The remaining 3 titles consist of two words
her, each, so the intention was probably that each
By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, pair of words indicate one title: “Wonderful
In Galilee of the Gentiles. Counselor.” In contrast to Ahaz, this King will
2 The people who walked in darkness implement supernatural wisdom in discharg-
Have seen a great light; ing His office (2 Sam.16:23;1 Kin.3:28).Mighty
God. As a powerful warrior, the Messiah will
Those who dwelt in the land of the accomplish the military exploits mentioned in
shadow of death, 9:3–5.Everlasting Father. The Messiah will be
Upon them a light has shined. a Father to His people eternally. As Davidic
3 You have multiplied the nation King,He will compassionately care for and dis-
And increased its joy; cipline them (40:11; 63:16; 64:8; Pss. 68:5,6;
They rejoice before You 103:13; Prov. 3:12). Prince of Peace. The gov-
According to the joy of harvest, ernment of Immanuel will procure and per-
petuate peace among the nations of the
As men rejoice when they divide the world (2:4; 11:6–9; Mic. 4:3).
spoil.
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For You have broken the yoke of his 9:7 throne of David. The virgin’s Son will be
burden the rightful heir to David’s throne and will
And the staff of his shoulder, inherit the promises of the Davidic Covenant
The rod of his oppressor, (2 Sam. 7:12–16; Ps. 89:1–37; Matt. 1:1).
As in the day of Midian.
For every warrior’s sandal from the
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noisy battle, Who say in pride and arrogance of
And garments rolled in blood, heart:
10 “The bricks have fallen down,
Will be used for burning and fuel of fire.
But we will rebuild with hewn stones;
6 For unto us a Child is born, The sycamores are cut down,
Unto us a Son is given; But we will replace them with cedars.”
And the government will be upon His 11 Therefore the LORD shall set up
shoulder. The adversaries of Rezin against him,
And His name will be called And spur his enemies on,
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, 12 The Syrians before and the Philistines
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. behind;
Of the increase of His government and
7 And they shall devour Israel with an
peace open mouth.
There will be no end, For all this His anger is not turned away,
Upon the throne of David and over His But His hand is stretched out still.
kingdom,
To order it and establish it with 13 For the people do not turn to Him who
judgment and justice strikes them,
From that time forward, even forever. 14 Nor do they seek the LORD of hosts.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will Therefore the LORD will cut off head
perform this. and tail from Israel,
Palm branch and bulrush in one day.
The Lord sent a word against Jacob, The elder and honorable, he is the
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And it has fallen on Israel. head;
9 All the people will know— The prophet who teaches lies, he is the
Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria— tail.

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