Isa 7:1 | MHM | STEP | The Distress of Ahaz; Comfort Administered to Ahaz Isaiah’s work as a prophet continued after King Uzziah died (Isaiah 6:1 ). Jotham, Uzziah’s son, ruled well for sixteen years, and Isaiah likely preached many sermons during that time, even though we do not have records of them. The events in this section happen during the reign of Ahaz, Jotham’s son, who did not follow God. Sometimes, in evil times, God’s messages are written down for a warning to the people. This chapter shows God’s mercy even when the king and the nation are unfaithful. v. 1 : Two powerful kings—Rezin of Syria and Pekah of Israel—joined forces against Jerusalem. Earlier, they had attacked Judah separately (2 Kings 15:37 ), but now they planned to conquer the city together. Ahaz was a wicked king, and because of his sin, God allowed these enemies to come against him (2 Chronicles 28:5 ). However, even though their attack was frightening, they did not succeed. This shows that sin can bring trouble to a nation, but God can still protect his people.

‏ Isaiah 7:1

The Distress of Ahaz; Comfort Administered to Ahaz

Isaiah’s work as a prophet continued after King Uzziah died (Isaiah 6:1 ^a). Jotham, Uzziah’s son, ruled well for sixteen years, and Isaiah likely preached many sermons during that time, even though we do not have records of them. The events in this section happen during the reign of Ahaz, Jotham’s son, who did not follow God. Sometimes, in evil times, God’s messages are written down for a warning to the people. This chapter shows God’s mercy even when the king and the nation are unfaithful.

v. 1: Two powerful kings—Rezin of Syria and Pekah of Israel—joined forces against Jerusalem. Earlier, they had attacked Judah separately (2 Kings 15:37 ^b), but now they planned to conquer the city together. Ahaz was a wicked king, and because of his sin, God allowed these enemies to come against him (2 Chronicles 28:5 ^c). However, even though their attack was frightening, they did not succeed. This shows that sin can bring trouble to a nation, but God can still protect his people.