Commentaire sur Isaïe 16:5

And the throne shall be established through lovingkindness When this destruction comes upon you, then the throne of David shall be established and magnified, for at that time, Sennacherib shall meet his downfall through Hezekiah, whose throne shall be established through the lovingkindness that he shall perform, as we find that he bestowed lovingkindness, as it is stated in II Chron. (30:24): “For Hezekiah, king of Judah provided for the assembly a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep.”

בחסד For the piety⁹The throne will be established as a reward for the piety of Hezekiah. A. V., In mercy, (of Hezekiah).

and there shall sit...one who judges and demands justice and performs righteousness Heb. וּמְהִר צֶדֶק. Jonathan renders: and performs justice.

The throne of royalty.

In the tabernacle of David. In Jerusalem.

A judge. Hezekiah.

מהיר Quick.¹⁰A. V., hasting. Root מהר to be quick; comp. מהרה quickly.