Isaiah 9:15 meaning and explanation

The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies.

Isaiah 9:15, Berean Standard Bible

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Isaiah is speaking to the northern kingdom of Israel, whose capital was Samaria, during a time of Assyrian threat and internal collapse. Verses 14 and 15 explain the riddle of verse 14: the head and tail, palm branch and reed, are the leaders of the people.

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