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When word came to the house of David that Aram had allied itself with Ephraim, the heart of the king and heart of the people trembled, as the trees of the forest tremble in the wind.
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Then he said: Listen, house of David! Is it not enough that you weary human beings? Must you also weary my God?
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and will gaze at the earth, But will see only distress and darkness, oppressive gloom, murky, without light. The Promise of Salvation Under a New Davidic King.
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His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains By judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!
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Chapter 11
The Ideal Davidic King
But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.
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A throne shall be set up in mercy, and on it shall sit in fidelity, in David’s tent, A judge upholding right, prompt to do justice.
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you saw that the breaches in the City of David were many; you collected the water of the lower pool.
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I will place the key of the House of David on his shoulder; what he opens, no one will shut, what he shuts, no one will open.
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Chapter 29
Judgment and Deliverance of Jerusalem
Ah! Ariel, Ariel, city where David encamped! Let year follow year, and feast follow feast,
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I will encamp like David against you; I will circle you with outposts and set up siege works against you.
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I will shield and save this city for my own sake and the sake of David my servant.”
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Go, tell Hezekiah: Thus says the Lord, the God of your father David: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Now I will add fifteen years to your life.
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Pay attention and come to me; listen, that you may have life. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, the steadfast loyalty promised to David.