Bible Strands
Isaiah 16:5
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet addresses Moab during a period of regional destruction, instructing the nation to shelter fleeing refugees while anticipating the end of the current oppressor.
The words — חֶסֶד (Che.sed) denotes covenant loyalty, and אֱמֶת ('e.Met) signifies faithfulness, both describing the quality of the future Davidic throne.
The thread — The promise of a faithful Davidic ruler who rules in Zion connects to the eternal dominion given in Daniel 7:14, the remnant nation ruled by the Lord in Micah 4:7, and the government upon the Messiah's shoulders in Isaiah 9:6.
Why it lands — The text declares that a throne will be physically established in David's tent where a judge will actively pursue justice and righteousness, demanding acknowledgment of God's covenantal governance over human political structures.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 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 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 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 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
- 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.
- Acts 15:16 ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,