THE SIGN OF IMMANUEL
Isaiah 7:1-17
A new cycle of prophecy begins here, covering the reign of Ahaz. The
complete history which illustrates these Chapter s is given in 2
Chronicles 28:5. The invasion of Judah by Syria and Samaria was
permitted because a severe warning was needed to enforce Isaiah's... [ Continue Reading ]
A FOREIGN FOE-GOD'S INSTRUMENT
Isaiah 7:18-25; Isaiah 8:1-4
Ahaz, as we have seen, summoned the king of Assyria to his aid. This
policy, dictated by human prudence, was fraught with vast peril. He
and his advisers would rue their choice, and would have to pay dearly
for introducing Assyria into th... [ Continue Reading ]