4. For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,you have shatteredthe yoke that burdens them,the bar across their shoulders,the rod of their oppressor.
5. Every warrior’s boot used in battleand every garment rolled in bloodwill be destined for burning,will be fuel for the fire.
6. For to us a child is born,to us a son is given,and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be calledWonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7. Of the greatness of his government and peacethere will be no end.He will reign on David’s throneand over his kingdom,establishing and upholding itwith justice and righteousnessfrom that time on and for ever.The zeal of the Lord Almightywill accomplish this.
8. The Lord has sent a message against Jacob;it will fall on Israel.
9. All the people will know it –Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria –who say with prideand arrogance of heart,