Study note

Isaiah 7:17

  • Israel separated from Judah in 931 BC (see 1 Kings 12:19–20).

  • He will bring the king of Assyria: Ahaz asked Assyria for help (2 Kings 16:8–9). However, Assyria later turned against him. Judah became a vassal state, which means it was forced to serve and pay tribute to Assyria.