Isaiah 16:5

New Living Translation

then God will establish one of David’s descendants as king. He will rule with mercy and truth. He will always do what is just and be eager to do what is right.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: ‘The one who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God,

2 Samuel 5:9

So David made the fortress his home, and he called it the City of David. He extended the city, starting at the supporting terraces and working inward.

2 Samuel 7:16

Your house and your kingdom will continue before me for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.’”

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king so you can rule with justice and righteousness.”

2 Chronicles 31:20

In this way, King Hezekiah handled the distribution throughout all Judah, doing what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God.

Psalm 85:10

Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.

Psalm 96:13

before the Lord, for he is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth.

Psalm 98:9

before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.

Psalm 99:4

Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established fairness. You have acted with justice and righteousness throughout Israel.

Proverbs 20:28

Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.

Isaiah 33:22

For the Lord is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us.

Isaiah 55:4

See how I used him to display my power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations.

Daniel 7:14

He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.

Daniel 7:27

Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will last forever, and all rulers will serve and obey him.”

Amos 9:11

“In that day I will restore the fallen house of David. I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins I will rebuild it and restore its former glory.

Micah 4:7

Those who are weak will survive as a remnant; those who were exiles will become a strong nation. Then I, the Lord, will rule from Jerusalem as their king forever.”

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.