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  Bible Question: I would like to know where in the Bible does it say that the lion will lie down with the lamb?
Bible Answer: You are referring to the 1,000 year kingdom of Christ on earth. There are a number of passages in scripture that describe this period of time. Isaiah 11:1-6 says that it arrives sometime after Jesus' first advent or His birth, death and return to life. It is a time of peace, long life and joy. Here is the passage that almost answers your question.
Here is another Old Testament passage that is similar.
However, there are no biblical passages that refer to the lamb and the lion lying down together. That is a very commonly misquoted statement. What is truly amazing about this passage is that a little boy will lead them. Now that is amazing.
     Jesus' Kingdom. The Isaiah passages do not describe heaven - they describe Jesus' earthly kingdom. We can see this by reading the verses just before the Isaiah 65:25 passage.
  And there will no longer be heard in her the voice of weeping and the sound of crying. No longer will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his days; For the youth will die at the age of one hundred and the one who does not reach the age of one hundred Shall be thought accursed. And they shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall also plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build, and another inhabit, they shall not plant, and another eat; for as the lifetime of a tree, so shall be the days of My people, and My chosen ones shall wear out the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they are the offspring of those blessed by the LORD, and their descendants with them. It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. (NASB) Isaiah 65:19-24
Notice that children will be born and older men will die. Revelation 20:1-4 describes heaven. It is a very different picture. 
Conclusion: God loves peace. Sin brought war, violence, and hatred. Someday when Jesus reigns on this earth, He will bring a temporary peace. And those who are alive during that time will see real peace - as only God can give. Lord Jesus, come quickly!
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