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15 At that time, I will cause a descendant of David to be born. He will be righteous. He will grow like a branch on the tree of David's family. He will do what is right and fair in the land.[a] 16 When he rules, the people of Judah will be safe. Jerusalem's people will live in peace. People will give this name to the city: ‘The Lord is our righteous Saviour.’ ”

17 The Lord says, “One of David's descendants will always rule as king over the nation of Israel.

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  1. 33:15 See Jeremiah 23:5-6.

15 “‘In those days and at that time
    I will make a righteous(A) Branch(B) sprout from David’s line;(C)
    he will do what is just and right in the land.
16 In those days Judah will be saved(D)
    and Jerusalem will live in safety.(E)
This is the name by which it[a] will be called:(F)
    The Lord Our Righteous Savior.’(G)

17 For this is what the Lord says: ‘David will never fail(H) to have a man to sit on the throne of Israel,

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  1. Jeremiah 33:16 Or he