And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
Thy robe - of office.
Girdle - in which the purse was carried, and to it was attached the sword, often adorned with gold and jewels.
Father - i:e., a counselor and friend to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.