Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 11:1-16
The Messiah’s kingdom (11:1-12:6)A leading theme of this part of the book is that God preserves a remnant out of the destruction of Israel and Judah. Earlier this remnant was likened to the stump of a tree from which springs new life (see 6:13). The remnant is now identified with the royal line of David (son of Jesse) from which comes the Messiah (11:1). The Messiah reverences God and, having the Spirit of God in unlimited measure, knows how to apply God’s wisdom in ruling God’s people. He is... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 11:5
Isaiah 11:5. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins It shall adorn him, and be the glory of his government, as a girdle was used for an ornament, Isaiah 3:24; and as an ensign of power, Job 12:18; and it shall constantly cleave to him in all his administrations, as a girdle cleaveth to a man’s loins. And faithfulness the girdle of his reins The same thing in other words. Here then we have the basis and foundation of this kingdom, namely, the justice and fidelity of the king.... read more