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Isaiah 16:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 16:5

Verse 5 of 14

Scripture focus

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.

Isaiah 16:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 16:5

Theological / Devotional

In mercy. The words of v. 4, an admonition to Moab, are also appropriate to the kingdom of Christ. The prophet seems to look forward to a time when a representative of the house of David, the Messiah (see on ch. 11:1), will govern Moab. It is mercy, not cruelty, that brings security, peace, and prosperity to the peoples of earth. If Moab will be merciful, its throne will be established; if not, the nation is doomed. It was because the Lord “heard the reproach of Moab” against His people that He declared, “Surely Moab shall be as Sodom,” and announced that He would be “terrible unto them” (Zeph. 2:8, 9, 11).

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