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The Quran refers to Jesus as the Messiah 11 times but does not define the term, prompting followers to consult the Bible. The Bible, specifically Isaiah 9, describes the Messiah not just as a descendant of David but as 'Mighty God' (Elgibore), a divine title. This suggests the true God of heaven would be born as a child to rule on David's throne forever.
Other references in the Hebrew Bible identify the Messiah as an eternal, divine person who becomes human to fulfill promises made to King David. Daniel 7:13-14, written 600 years before Christ, describes 'one like the son of man' coming on the clouds, approaching the 'Ancient of Days' (God the Father). This 'son of man' is given eternal dominion, rulership, and a kingdom that all people, nations, and languages will serve and worship.
Like Isaiah 9, Daniel 7:13-14 portrays the 'Son of Man' figure as an eternal king with an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed. This divine being, who appears as a man, is to be served and worshipped by all people, nations, and languages, including Muslim nations and peoples, ruling over them forever.