Isaiah 9:15-16

[15] The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail. [16] For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

What is the context of Isaiah 9:15-16?

Judgment for Not Repenting (Isaiah 9:13-21 true)
The Hand Raised against Israel (Isaiah 9:8-21 true)
God’s Anger with Israel’s Arrogance (Isaiah 9:8-21 true)
Judgment on Arrogance and Oppression (Isaiah 9:8-21 true)
The Lord’s Anger against Israel (Isaiah 9:8-21 true)
The Punishment of Samaria (Isaiah 9:8-21 true)
Yahweh’s Anger against Arrogance (Isaiah 9:8-21 true)

What does Isaiah 9:15-16 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

By the "head," Isaiah meant the leading person, and by the "tail," the false prophet. The leaders were leading the people astray by strengthening their self-confidence rather than urging them to trust Yahweh. Typically this results in leaders saying and doing things only to lengthen their own tenure in positions of power.