ISB ~ Matthew 17 v5

beloved Son … listen to him:A similar procla-I mation was made at Jesus’ baptism (3:17; cf. Is 42:1).

• The final statement, “listen to him”, evokes Deut 18:15. In context, God promised that a prophet like Moses (Messiah) would come to Israel to be heeded by his people (cf. Acts 3:2022). See note on Mt 2:16.