When it was reported to the house of David, saying, “The Arameans have taken a stand by Ephraim,” his heart and the hearts of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake from the wind.

Then he said, “Listen now, house of David! Is it too trivial a thing for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God as well?

There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of armies will accomplish this.

A throne will be established in faithfulness, And a judge will sit on it in trustworthiness in the tent of David; Moreover, he will seek justice, And be prompt in righteousness.

And you saw that the breaches In the wall of the city of David were many; And you collected the waters of the lower pool.

Then I will put the key of the house of David on his shoulder; When he opens, no one will shut, When he shuts, no one will open.

Jerusalem Is Warned

Woe, Ariel, Ariel the city where David once camped! Add year to year, keep your feasts on schedule.

‘For I will protect this city to save it for My own sake, and for My servant David’s sake.’”

“Go and say to Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David says: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.

Incline your ear and come to Me. Listen, that you may live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, According to the faithful mercies shown to David.