KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look! A king will rule with fairness and goodness, and his leaders will make decisions based on what is right and just.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that one day there will be a perfectly righteous king who will rule with complete justice and fairness.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this prophecy during a time when Israel and Judah were experiencing corrupt leadership and political turmoil, around 740-680 BC. The people were suffering under unjust rulers and foreign threats from Assyria. This promise of a righteous king offered hope for a future leader who would govern according to God's standards of justice.
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