The Syro-Ephraimitic War occurred in the eighth century B.C.E. This was of heavy concern for Ahaz because it presented a clear and present danger to his kingdom from attack by Syria and Israel (Tullock & McEntire, 2012). Isaiah’s advice for Ahaz was to pay no attention to these threats. “Instead, he counseled, “Take heed, be quiet, do not fear,” for the little tyrants threatening him would soon vanish” (Tullock & McEntire, 2012, p. 216). Isaiah tells King Ahaz that he must ask God for a sign, which he refuses to do. So, Isaiah also tells Ahaz that God will choose a sign for him in that a woman is pregnant with a child who represents God (Tullock & McEntire, 2012). This reflects why the child’s name would be Immanuel, which means “God
