Isaiah 7:2 · KJV

"And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

²And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind.

³Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shear-jashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;

⁴And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to fear in your life?

What does it mean for you to be moved by external circumstances?

When have you felt your heart troubled by news or events?

Life Application

faith

Turn to God in prayer when feeling overwhelmed by fear.

work

Seek peace in stressful situations by focusing on God's promises.

People in This Verse

AhazOT

Ahaz was a king of Judah known for his unfaithfulness and reliance on foreign powers. His reign was marked by idolatry and a disregard for God's commandments.

First appearance: 2 Kings 16:1

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