9. Israel is led by the city of Samaria,and Samaria is led by its weak king, the son of Remaliah.If your faith is not strong,then you will not have strength to last.’”
10. Then the Lord spoke to Ahaz again.
11. The Lord said, “Ask for a sign to prove to yourself that these things are true. It may be a sign from as deep as the place where the dead are or as high as the heavens.”
12. But Ahaz said, “I will not ask for a sign. I will not test the Lord.”
13. Then Isaiah said, “Ahaz, descendant of David, listen very carefully! Isn’t it bad enough that you wear out the patience of people? Do you have to wear out the patience of my God also?