6. to invade and defeat Judah and Jerusalem and to let the son of Tabeel be king in his place.
7. I, the Lord, promise that this will never happen.
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.