In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
Parallel translations
- WEB “In those days, and at that time, I will cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up to David; and he will execute justice and righteousness in the land.
- BSB In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- NKJV ‘In those days and at that time I will cause to grow up to David A Branch of righteousness; He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.
- NASB In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch of David sprout; and He shall execute justice and righteousness on the earth.
- NLT “In those days and at that time I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will do what is just and right throughout the land.
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Quick answer
God will raise up a righteous Branch from David's line who will rule with justice. This points to the coming Messiah.
Overview
The 'Branch of righteousness' is a Davidic king who embodies and enforces righteousness, unlike Judah's failing kings. He executes justice and righteousness, fulfilling the ideal of godly kingship. Christians understand this fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the true son of David who reigns in righteousness and will bring perfect justice to the earth.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- Jer 23:5–6Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
- Isa 11:1–5And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
- Isa 4:2In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
- Zech 3:8Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.
- Isa 53:2For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
- Ps 72:1–5Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
- Isa 9:7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
- 2 Sam 23:2–3The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
- Zech 6:12–13And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:
- Isa 32:1–2Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
- Heb 1:8–9But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
- Heb 7:1–2For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
- Ps 45:4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
- Rev 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
- Ps 45:7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
- Ezek 17:22–23Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent:
- John 5:22–29For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
- Isa 42:21The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
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