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The article examines the motif of animal peace in the texts Isaiah 11:6-9 and Isaiah 65:25. It is determined that the two texts are literarily dependent on each other and that the motif is connected to various notions of leadership. The redactional approach is used to examine the development of the motif in the book of Isaiah and to gain a better understanding of the development and mutual influence of concepts of rule. It is also noted that certain verses were likely added later. Overall, the motif of animal peace is used to depict comprehensive peace and a new social order. [Extracted from the article]

The study further examines Abi T. Ngunga's thesis that the LXX interprets »the name« as a messianic title in Isa 42:4. To test the thesis, the study analyzes other passages wherein »the name« acts with agency in the world (Isa 26:8; 29:23; 30:27; 41:25; 43:7). In each of these, it is shown that messianic interpretation is likely in view of various translational and editorial decisions. In three of these verses (Isa 41:25, 42:4, and 43:7), moreover, the title is ascribed to the servant of Yahweh. Thus, the LXX provides early attestation for the messianic interpretation of the figure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]