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They are happy because you have removed the power of their cruel enemies. They no longer have to carry a heavy load, as slaves. You have rescued them from their enemies, in the same way that you won against Midian's army.[a]

Fire will destroy every shoe that the soldiers wore to march into the battle. Their clothes which have the blood of war on them will also go into the fire.

Yes, your people are happy! A child has been born for us. We now have a son with the authority to rule. His names will be:

Wonderful Advisor,

Mighty God,

Father for Ever,

Ruler who brings Peace.

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Footnotes

  1. 9:4 See Judges 7—8.

For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,(A)
    you have shattered(B)
the yoke(C) that burdens them,
    the bar across their shoulders,(D)
    the rod of their oppressor.(E)
Every warrior’s boot used in battle
    and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,(F)
    will be fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born,(G)
    to us a son is given,(H)
    and the government(I) will be on his shoulders.(J)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,(K) Mighty God,(L)
    Everlasting(M) Father,(N) Prince of Peace.(O)

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