7. Power and peace will be in his kingdom.It will continue to grow.He will rule as king on David’s throneand over David’s kingdom.He will make it strong,by ruling with goodness and fair judgment.He will rule it forever and ever.The Lord of heaven’s armies will do thisbecause of his strong love for his people.
8. The Lord sent a message against the people of Jacob.That message says that God will judge Israel.
9. Then everyone in Israel, even the leaders in Samaria,will know that God punished them.Those people, who are proud and who brag now, say this: