Isaiah 7:6 · KJV

"Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:"

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁵Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,

⁶Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:

⁷Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.

⁸For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you to face opposition?

How do you respond to threats in your life?

When have you felt the need to stand firm in your beliefs?

Life Application

relationships

In conflicts, remember to seek God's guidance on how to respond rather than react impulsively.

leadership

As a leader, consider how your decisions can impact those you lead during challenging times.

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