“In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”
The name given to the future king—"The LORD is Our Righteousness" (Jehovah Tsidkenu)—indicates that his very being and nature will embody righteousness. The characterization of his reign as one where Judah is saved and Israel dwells securely shows the restoration of covenant blessing. The title suggests that righteous rule is not merely an accomplishment but the expression of the king's essential nature. This promise stands in stark contrast to the failed kings of the current generation.
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