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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Isaiah 32:1

Behold, (a) a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall (b) rule in judgment.

(a) This prophecy is of Hezekiah, who was a figure of Christ, and therefore it should chiefly be referred to him.

(b) By judgment and justice is meant an upright government, both in policy and religion.

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