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The prophet Isaiah gave this message to the people of Israel and Judah within the context of two of their kings: [[Ahaz]], who led the people away from God; and [[Hezekiah]] who returned the people to God. It was also in the context of instability with war with [[Assyria]]. In Isaiah 9, a new and ideal king from the line of [[King David]] is presented. One who, like Hezekiah will worship and honour God. This king however will deliver peace and protection from surrounding armies and bring justice to the land. The passage describes the king with the well known words: | The prophet Isaiah gave this message to the people of Israel and Judah within the context of two of their kings: [[Ahaz]], who led the people away from God; and [[Hezekiah]] who returned the people to God. It was also in the context of instability with war with [[Assyria]]. In Isaiah 9, a new and ideal king from the line of [[King David]] is presented. One who, like Hezekiah will worship and honour God. This king however will deliver peace and protection from surrounding armies and bring justice to the land. The passage describes the king with the well known words: | ||
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| + | The [[New Testament]] suggests that [[Jesus]] is the fulfillment of this promise of an ideal king who will bring peace. | ||
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Revision as of 13:18, 12 September 2007
Synopsis: The ninth chapter of the Book of Isaiah gives the people of Israel hope for the future, painting a picture of a future of justice under a just and ideal king. The chapter, written around 700 prior to Christ, ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus.
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The ninth chapter of the Book of Isaiah gives the people of Israel hope for the future, painting a picture of a future of justice under a just and ideal king. The chapter, written around 700 prior to Christ, ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus.
The prophet Isaiah gave this message to the people of Israel and Judah within the context of two of their kings: Ahaz, who led the people away from God; and Hezekiah who returned the people to God. It was also in the context of instability with war with Assyria. In Isaiah 9, a new and ideal king from the line of King David is presented. One who, like Hezekiah will worship and honour God. This king however will deliver peace and protection from surrounding armies and bring justice to the land. The passage describes the king with the well known words:
This ideal king in the light of the New Testament
The New Testament suggests that Jesus is the fulfillment of this promise of an ideal king who will bring peace.
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