and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
Jesus would also be the long expected Messiah (2 Samuel 7:12-14; Psalms 89:3-4; Psalms 89:28-29). His divine sonship qualified Him for His messianic role. The messianic rule of the Son would continue forever after it began (Isaiah 9:7; Daniel 7:14; Micah 4:7; et al.). [Note: See J. Dwight Pentecost, "The Biblical Covenants and the Birth Narratives," in Walvoord: A Tribute, pp. 263-67.] 