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Isaiah 7 During the reign of Ahaz in Judah And Pekah in Israel (c. 734 BC)

Isaiah 7 During the reign of Ahaz in Judah And Pekah in Israel (c. 734 BC). ISAIAH. Green-shaded areas = “Assyria” c. 1000-600 BC. Unfortunate confusion: “ Syria ” was just a kingdom , ruled by Rezin Located approx where it is now Capital: Damascus (as it still is)

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Isaiah 7 During the reign of Ahaz in Judah And Pekah in Israel (c. 734 BC)

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  1. Isaiah 7 During the reign of Ahaz in Judah And Pekah in Israel (c. 734 BC)

  2. ISAIAH

  3. Green-shaded areas = “Assyria” c. 1000-600 BC

  4. Unfortunate confusion: • “Syria” was just a kingdom, ruled by Rezin • Located approx where it is now • Capital: Damascus (as it still is) • “Assyria” was the huge empire that included the whole Fertile Crescent, and extended into Asia Minor (Turkey) and Egypt.

  5. Both Israel (N. kingdom, aka “Ephraim”, aka “Samaria”,under Pekah) and Syria (aka “Aram”, under Rezin) feared Assyria (under Tiglath-Pileser III) • So Israel and Syria made an alliance together. • They also feared being caught between Assyria from the front and Judah from the rear. • Judah was already Israel’s enemy… • So Pekah and Rezin tried to subdue Judah • Attack the easy target first • Neutralize a threat from their rear • Have a better chance fighting off Assyria w/ Judah gone

  6. Assyria Timeline Four kings of Judah are included: Uzziah (good), Jotham (OK), Ahaz (horrible), and Hezekiah (good) We are talking about Ahaz. He was no good (II Kings 16)

  7. Ahaz = No Good (II Kings 16) • Sacrificed a son to Molech • Practiced idolatry in the high places • Was told by Isaiah not to make league or rely on Assyria for protection • Was offered a sign from God (he had his choice, any sign!) • Rejected any sign from God • So God gave the whole world a sign, instead (Isaiah 7:14) • Made a league with Assyria (tried to buy them off with gold) • Copied Assyria’s pagan altar in the Temple of God • Changed other temple furnishings. Not authorized! • So, Ahaz, “here’s your sign:

  8. Moral of the Chapter: • Whether our opponents and obstacles are big, like Assyria, or small, like what to wear, the principle is the same: God is the answer, not our own understanding (Matthew 6:25ff; Proverbs 3:5-6). Seek Him! • In God’s Word, there are signs; and He will also give us signs as we need them, individually. Don’t refuse to see them! Don’t say “Oh, no thanks, God, I’ve got this one covered myself!” • God will cut us slack and is very forgiving; but He will not strive with us forever.

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