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Isaiah 7:1

And 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.

Isaiah 7:1 · King James Version

Meaning

During the reign of Ahaz, the son of Jotham and grandson of Uzziah, as king of Judah, a conflict arose when Rezin, the king of Syria, and Pekah, the king of Israel, joined forces and attempted to wage war against Jerusalem. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overcome Judah. This event serves as a reminder of the divine protection that God provided for His people in times of adversity. It also highlights the historical significance of the political landscape during Ahaz's reign, with neighboring kingdoms vying for power and influence. The failed siege on Jerusalem illustrates the strength and resilience of Judah under Ahaz's rule, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to protect His chosen people. This passage showcases the intricate interplay between earthly rulers and divine intervention, emphasizing the overarching theme of God's sovereignty over the affairs of men.

Theological Overview

This verse from 2 Kings 16:5 provides historical context by mentioning the reign of Ahaz, the king of Judah during the time of Rezin, king of Syria, and Pekah, king of Israel. The verse highlights the political turmoil in the region at that time, with these two kingdoms threatening to attack Jerusalem. However, the verse also conveys a message of divine intervention, as despite their intentions, Rezin and Pekah were unable to overcome Judah. The theological interpretation of this verse could focus on God's protection of His chosen people, even in the face of powerful enemies. It underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness throughout the historical events recorded in the Bible.

Isaiah 7:1 in other translations

American Standard Version

And 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 to Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

World English Bible

In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up to Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.

Douay-Rheims

And it came to pass in the days of Achaz the son of Joathan, the son of Ozias, king of Juda, that Rasin king of Syria and Phacee the son of Romelia king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem, to fight against it: but they could not prevail over it.

Geneva Bible (1599)

And in the dayes of Ahaz, the sonne of Iotham, the sonne of Vzziah king of Iudah, Rezin the King of Aram came vp, and Pekah the sonne of Remaliah King of Israel, to Ierusalem to fight against it, but he could not ouercome it.