It was told the house of David, saying, "Syria is allied with Ephraim." His heart trembled, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the forest tremble with the wind.

He said, "Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also?

Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.

A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

You saw the breaches of the city of David, that they were many; and you gathered together the waters of the lower pool.

I will lay the key of the house of David on his shoulder. He will open, and no one will shut. He will shut, and no one will open.

Woe to Ariel! Ariel, the city where David encamped! Add year to year; let the feasts come around;

For I will defend this city to save it, for my own sake, and for my servant David's sake.'"

"Go, and tell Hezekiah, 'Thus says Yahweh, the God of David your father, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.

Turn your ear, and come to me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.