Isaiah 16:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

In mercy — By my mercy. I am now punishing their sins, yet I will deliver them for my own mercy's sake. The throne — The kingdom of Judah. He — Their king. In truth — That is, firmly and constantly; for truth is often put for the stability and certainty of a thing, as 2 Chronicles 32:1; Proverbs 11:18. Tabernacle — ln the house, or palace, which is called a tent, or tabernacle, with respect to the unsettledness of David's house, which now indeed was more like a tabernacle than a strong palace. Seeking — Searching out the truth of things with care and diligence. Hasting — Neither denying, nor yet delaying justice.

Isaiah 16:5

5 And in mercy shall the throne be established:d and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.