Isaiah 9:6-8

EasyEnglish Bible

⁶ Yes, your people are happy! A child has been born for us. We now have a son with the authority to rule. His names will be:

⁷ His authority to rule will be very great. The peace that he brings will never have an end. He will rule as king over David's kingdom. He will make it strong and safe, because he will do what is right and fair. He will rule like that now and for ever. The Lord Almighty will make those things happen, because he loves his people.

The Lord punishes Israel

⁸ The Lord God has spoken a message to warn Jacob's descendants, the kingdom of Israel.