Isaiah 11:1-2
Summary for Isa 11:1-16: 11:1-16 a The kingdom of the Messiah, first introduced in 9:1-7 b, is now considered in more detail. Isaiah challenged the Israelites about why they would trust in any of the nations when God had far better plans in mind. 11:1 c stump ... shoot ... new Branch ... from the old root: This new growth refers to the continuity of David’s royal family line despite its virtual cessation during the Exile (see also 6:13 d; 39:7 e; Rev 22:16 f). The new growth from the old roots would not be like the former frail and unjust descendants of David (see Isa 4:2 g). Jesus, the Messiah, is the final fulfillment.11:2 h The Spirit of the Lord will rest on the Messiah. The succession of David’s line is guaranteed by the Spirit. The Messiah’s coming would bring justice and righteousness (11:4 i), peace (11:8 j), and the extension of the Kingdom to the nations (11:10 k; see also 32:15-16 l).
• The promised Messiah would have great wisdom and understanding, like Solomon, as well as knowledge and the fear of the Lord (1 Kgs 3:28 m; 4:29 n; Prov 1:1-7 o; 2:6-7 p).
• The Spirit of counsel and might alludes to Isa 9:6 q. The Messiah will be full of wisdom and will have the power to execute his righteous rule.
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