For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.
This is what the LORD has told me: Just like a lion and a young lion roaring over their catch—when a crowd of shepherds comes out against them, the lions aren't scared by their shouting or intimidated by all their noise—that's exactly how the LORD of armies will come down to fight for Mount Zion and protect Jerusalem.
God is promising that He will fiercely defend Jerusalem like a fearless lion that won't be scared away by anyone trying to stop it.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah spoke these words during a time when the Assyrian empire was threatening Jerusalem and the people of Judah were considering allying with Egypt for protection. Mount Zion refers to the hill where Jerusalem and God's temple were built, representing both the physical city and God's dwelling place among His people.
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