Isaiah 9:1-7 prophesies the coming King who brings hope to the people of Israel suffering at the hands of their oppressors in the Old Testament, but also to all who believe today. This promised king can only be Jesus Christ, who fulfills every detail of this prophecy. He is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace, who will bring true shalom to the world when he sits on HIs throne in Jerusalem during the Millennial Kingdom. His kingdom is an eternal kingdom, which cannot fail, as all earthly kingdoms do and will. Unless we recognize this King and bow to Him now, we will not be part of His kingdom in the future.