The Nature of the King

Isaiah 9:6–7 (Listen)

6   For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given;
  and the government shall be upon¹ his shoulder,
    and his name shall be called²
  Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7   Of the increase of his government and of peace
    there will be no end,
  on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
    to establish it and to uphold it
  with justice and with righteousness
    from this time forth and forevermore.
  The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

(ESV)