9 [a] Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom (A) for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali.

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Isaiah 9 is the ninth chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. Text · Parashot · Verse 1 · Verse 6

Isaiah 9 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, ...

David Guzik commentary on Isaiah 9, which describes the hope for Israel, giving a very well known prophecy on the coming of the Messiah.

Isaiah 9 · have seen a great light; · on those living in the land of deep darkness · a light has dawned. · and increased their joy; · they rejoice before you.

CHAPTER 9 1The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone.a 2You have brought them ...

By the wrath of the LORD Almighty the land will be scorched and the people will be fuel for the fire; no one will spare his brother.

Prophecy: Isaiah 9:6-7 ... For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor ...

The prophet describes a day in Israel's far future when the gloom will lift and glory will return. A child will become king of Israel.