Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,
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Interpretation
Ungodly men are often punished by others as bad as themselves. Being in great distress and confusion, the Jews gave up all for lost.
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This thought runs through Isaiah 7:5-9.
Glossary
- Remaliah Person
- Adorned by the Lord, the father of Pekah, who conspired successfully against Pekahiah ( 2 Kings 15:25 , 27, 30, 32, 37; Isa. 7:1 , 4, 5, 9; 8:6).
- Syria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.