Isaiah 7:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah have made evil plans against you, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling King Ahaz that Syria and Israel have conspired together against him with wicked intentions.

📚 Historical Context

In the 8th century BC, during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, a coalition formed between Syria and the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim), led by King Pekah, the son of Remaliah, as they plotted to overthrow Ahaz and force Judah into an alliance against the Assyrian Empire. This threat arose amid regional power struggles, where smaller nations sought to band together for survival. Isaiah was delivering God's prophetic word to encourage faith in divine protection rather than human strategies.

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