Jeremiah 23:5

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, etc.] Or, “are coming”f462; and will soon be here, a few days, months, and years more; so it was usual with the prophets to represent the coming of Christ as near at hand, to comfort the saints, and keep up their faith and expectation of him, and especially the latter prophets; (see <370206>Haggai 2:6,7 <380909>Zechariah 9:9) (<390301>Malachi 3:1); as also to usher in their prophecies of this sort with a behold, as a note of admiration, attention, and asseveration; (see <230714>Isaiah 7:14 <380308>Zechariah 3:8 6:12); that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch; the Messiah; so it is explained by the Targum, which calls him the Messiah of the…”

“As Messianic prophecy extended over many years in which many political changes took place in harmony with these, it displayed its riches by a variety more effective than if it had been manifested all at once. As the moral condition of the Jews required in each instance, so Messiah was exhibited in a corresponding phase, thus becoming more and more the soul of the nation's life: so that He is represented as the antitypical Israel (Isa 49:3). unto David--HENGSTENBERG observes that Isaiah dwells more on His prophetical and priestly office, which had already been partly set forth (Deu 18:18; Psa 110:4). Other prophets dwell more on His kingly office. Therefore here He is associated with "David"…”

“Even with the temporal kingship abolished, David’s mercies are still sure. A righteous Branch - Or, sprout, germ (see Isaiah 4:2 note). The sprout is that in which the root springs up and grows, and which, if it be destroyed, makes the root perish also. And a king shall reign ... - Rather, and he shall reign as king. David’s family is to be dethroned (temporally), that it may reign gloriously (spiritually). But compare Jeremiah 33:17, note; Jeremiah 33:25, note. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Behold - Even the Jewish doctors, as well as the Christian interpreters, understand this as a prophecy of the Messiah who is called the branch, Isa 4:2, Isa 53:2. And here, he is called the righteous branch, not only because himself was righteous, but because he maketh his people righteous. Shall execute - Protecting the innocent, and defending his people throughout the world, judging the prince of the world, and by his spirit governing his people. Jeremiah 23:6”

“23:5 A righteous descendant of King David’s line, whose ruling power had temporarily come to an end, would be a King. In stark contrast to the three kings the Lord had just rebuked (ch 22), this King would have wisdom and act in a way that is just and right (33:15; Isa 11:1-5; 53:2; Zech 3:8; Luke 1:32-33).”

“the days: Jer 30:3, Jer 31:27, Jer 31:31-38, Jer 33:14; Heb 8:8 I: Jer 33:15; Psa 72:1, Psa 72:2; Isa 32:1, Isa 32:2, Isa 40:10, Isa 40:11; Dan 9:24; Amo 9:11; Zac 9:9; Rev 19:11 Branch: Psa 80:15; Isa 4:2, Isa 11:1-5, Isa 40:9, Isa 40:11, Isa 53:2; Eze 17:2-10, Eze 17:22-24, Eze 34:29; Zac 3:8, Zac 6:12, Zac 6:13; Joh 1:45 reign: Jer 22:30; Psa 45:4; Isa 9:7, Isa 52:13 \*marg. Isa 53:10; Luk 1:32, Luk 1:33 and shall: Jer 22:3, Jer 22:15; Psa 72:2 Jeremiah 23:6”