The Bible — notes and cross-references in Isaiah | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 32

32:1^1a King; rulers

Psa. 45:1; Jer. 23:5; Hosea 3:5; Zech. 9:9; cf. Heb. 7:2

Christ as Jehovah and also as man is the King for supplying, caring for, and covering God’s people (vv. 1-2; 33:22). He rules not directly by Himself but indirectly through the rulers. In the millennium Christ will be the King, and many of those who love Him will be the rulers, His co-kings (Matt. 19:28; 1 Cor. 6:2; Rev. 2:26-27; 12:5; 20:4).
32:1² righteousness

Righteousness is to be right, whereas justice is righteousness with a judgment. Christ will reign according to righteousness, and He will rule through His helpers, the rulers, to judge the people according to justice.
32:2¹ man

On the one hand, Christ will be the King ruling (v. 1); on the other hand, He will be a man protecting, covering, supplying, and overshadowing. Under Him there will be righteousness, protection, and enjoyment. This is a picture of the millennial kingdom.
32:2^a refuge

Isa. 4:6; 25:4
32:2^b streams

Isa. 35:6-7; 41:18
32:3¹ eyes

As the King (v. 1), Christ will bring in the restoration for Israel (vv. 3-4, 15-18; 33:2, 5-6, 20-22; 35:1-2, 5-10).
32:3^a not

Deut. 34:4; Isa. 29:18; 35:5-6; cf. Gen. 27:1; 48:10; 1 Sam. 3:2
32:14¹ Hill

The fortified slope to the south of the temple area.
32:15^a Spirit

Psa. 104:30; Isa. 44:3; Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17
32:17^a work

Heb. 7:2; 12:11; James 3:18