Isaiah 16:5

God's Word

Then the Lord will set up a trusted king. He will rule faithfully. He is from the tent of David. He judges and searches for justice. He is quick to do what is right.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke to them. The rock of Israel told me, ‘The one who rules humans with justice rules with the fear of God.

2 Samuel 5:9

David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built the city ⌞of Jerusalem⌟ around it from the Millo  to the palace.

2 Samuel 7:16

Your royal house will remain in my presence  forever. Your throne will be established forever.’ ”

1 Kings 10:9

Thank the Lord your God, who is pleased with you. He has put you on the throne of Israel. Because of your God’s eternal love for the people of Israel, he has made you king so that you would maintain justice and righteousness.”

2 Chronicles 31:20

This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and right and true to the Lord his God.

Psalm 85:10

Mercy and truth have met. Righteousness and peace have kissed.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne. Mercy and truth stand in front of you.

Psalm 96:13

in the Lord’s presence because he is coming. He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and its people with his truth.

Psalm 98:9

in the Lord’s presence because he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice and its people with fairness.

Psalm 99:4

The king’s strength is that he loves justice. You have established fairness. You have done what is fair and right for Jacob.

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth protect a king, and with mercy he maintains his throne.

Proverbs 29:14

When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Isaiah 33:22

The Lord is our judge. The Lord is our lawgiver. The Lord is our king. The Lord is our savior.

Isaiah 55:4

I made him a witness to people, a leader and a commander for people.

Daniel 7:14

He was given power, honor, and a kingdom. People from every province, nation, and language were to serve him. His power is an eternal power that will not be taken away. His kingdom will never be destroyed.

Daniel 7:27

The kingdom, along with the power and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven, will be given to the holy people of the Most High. Their kingdom is eternal. All other powers will serve and obey them.”

Amos 9:11

On that day I will set up David’s fallen tent. I will repair the holes in it. I will restore its ruined places. I will rebuild them as they were a long time ago.

Micah 4:7

I will change those who are lame into a faithful people. I will change those who are forced away into a strong nation.” The Lord will rule them on Mount Zion now and forever.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice with all your heart, people of Zion! Shout in triumph, people of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you: He is righteous and victorious. He is humble and rides on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.