Isaiah 9: The Promised Child and Israel's Pride

Light dawns on Galilee, and Isaiah announces a royal child who will be called Mighty God and reign forever on David's throne with justice and peace. The chapter then turns to the northern kingdom, whose pride, misleading leaders and spreading wickedness bring repeated judgment because the people refuse to turn back.

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In 9:12-13, why does the LORD's anger continue and His hand stay raised against Israel?

They would not turn back to the One who had struck themThe people had already paid the full price for their sinThe priests had neglected to offer the evening sacrificeAram and Philistia had not yet been fully destroyed