1. Ahaz, the son of Jotham and the grandson of Uzziah, was king of Judah when King Rezin of Syria and King Pekah son of Remaliah of Israel went to attack Jerusalem. But they were not able to do what they had planned.
10. Once again the Lord God spoke to King Ahaz. This time he said,
11. “Ask me for proof that my promise will come true. Ask for something to happen deep in the world of the dead or high in the heavens above.”
12. “No, Lord,” Ahaz answered. “I won't test you!”
13. Then I said:Listen, every one of you in the royal family of David. You have already tried my patience. Now you are trying God's patience by refusing to ask for proof.
14. But the Lord will still give you proof. A virgin is pregnant; she will have a son and will name him Immanuel.
15-16. Even before the boy is old enough to know how to choose between right and wrong, he will eat yoghurt and honey, and the countries of the two kings you fear will be destroyed.