* Ahaz threatened by Israel and Syria; and is assured their attack
would be in vain. (1-9) God gives a sure sign by the promise of the
long-expected Messiah. (10-16) The folly and sin of seeking relief
from Assyria are reproved. (17-25)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-9 Ungodly men are often punished by others as bad as themselves.
Being in great distress and confusion, the Jews gave up all for lost.
They had made God their enemy, and knew not how to make him their
friend. The prophet must teach them to despise their enemies, in faith
and dependence on God. Ah... [ Continue Reading ]
10-16 Secret disaffection to God is often disguised with the colour
of respect to him; and those who are resolved that they will not trust
God, yet pretend they will not tempt him. The prophet reproved Ahaz
and his court, for the little value they had for Divine revelation.
Nothing is more grievous... [ Continue Reading ]
17-25 Let those who will not believe the promises of God, expect to
hear the alarms of his threatenings; for who can resist or escape his
judgments? The Lord shall sweep all away; and whomsoever he employs in
any service for him, he will pay. All speaks a sad change of the face
of that pleasant land... [ Continue Reading ]