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Rezin's enemies were the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:4, 17; 8:4). Rezin was the king of Syria (see Isaiah 7).
This prophecy of judgment was against the northern kingdom of Israel. Even though God warned that the Assyrians would defeat them (Isaiah 7–8), the people of Samaria were foolishly confident they could survive the siege.
These prophecies occurred when Assyria rose to power. Syria and Israel formed an alliance against Judah (Isaiah 7:1–2; see 2 Kings 16:5). God used Assyria as a tool to punish Syria, Israel, and Judah (Isaiah 7–10).
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Rezin: King of Aram (Syria) during the reign of Ahaz
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Ancient Samaria: Predictions Respecting Its Destruction Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Denounces Vengeance Upon the Enemies of Israel Philistines: Prophecies Against Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Rezin: A King of Syria Who Harassed the Southern Kingdom (Judah): Prophecy Against The Philistines: Always Confederated with the Enemies of Israel The Philistines: Prophecies Respecting: Union with Syria Against Israel War: God Uses, As a Judgment