8. because Aram is led by the city of Damascus,and Damascus is led by its weak king, Rezin.Within sixty-five years Israel will no longer be a nation.
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,you will not have strength enough to last.’ ”
10. Then the Lord spoke to Ahaz again, saying,
11. “Ask for a sign from the Lord your God to prove to yourself that these things are true. It may be a sign from as deep as the place of the dead or as high as the heavens.”
12. But Ahaz said, “I will not ask for a sign or test the Lord.”
13. Then Isaiah said, “Ahaz, descendant of David, listen carefully! Isn’t it bad enough that you wear out the patience of people? Do you also have to wear out the patience of my God?