Isaiah 49:23 · KJV

"And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me."

King James Version

Passage Context

²¹Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been?

²²Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.

²³And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.

²⁴Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

²⁵But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

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Reflection Questions

How does the idea of kings serving you change your perspective on leadership?

What does it mean to you to be honored by others?

When have you experienced unexpected support from someone in authority?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead by serving others in your community.

self-worth

Reflect on your value in God's eyes and how it shapes your interactions with others.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse foretells that kings will honor the servant, which is seen in the Magi who came to worship Jesus at His birth.

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