Isaiah 7:6

Let vs goe vp against Iudah and vexe it, and let vs make a breach therein for vs, and set a king in the midst of it, euen the sonne of Tabeal. Isaiah 7:6 (KJV)

Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal.

Certainly! Let’s delve into a Bible study on Isaiah 7:6, using the King James Version (KJV) of the verse: Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal. Isaiah 7:6 is part of a prophecy given by the prophet Isaiah to King Ahaz of Judah during a time of political turmoil and imminent invasion. To better understand this verse, we need to consider the historical context and the surrounding verses.

During the reign of King Ahaz, the Northern Kingdom of Israel (also known as Ephraim or Samaria) formed an alliance with Syria against Judah. They aimed to overthrow Ahaz and replace him with a puppet king who would be loyal to their interests. This verse captures the words of the conspirators as they discuss their plan.

In the preceding verses, Isaiah confronts Ahaz and reassures him with a divine message. God instructs Ahaz not to fear or be dismayed by the military threat from Israel and Syria, as their plans will not succeed. God even offers Ahaz a sign, which we later learn is the prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14).

a. “Let us go up against Judah, and vex it”: The conspirators plan to attack Judah, causing trouble and distress to the people of Judah. The Hebrew word for “vex” carries the connotation of causing agitation or distress.

b. “Let us make a breach therein for us”: Their intention is to break through the defenses of Judah and create a gap or breach that would weaken the kingdom’s security.

c. “Set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal”: The conspirators propose appointing a new king from their own ranks, specifically the son of Tabeal, to rule over Judah as a vassal king, thus exerting their control and influence over the nation.

Isaiah 7:6 highlights the geopolitical situation faced by King Ahaz and the kingdom of Judah. It emphasizes the imminent threat they faced from their neighboring kingdoms and the ambitious schemes devised against them.

• Trust in God’s promises: Just as God assured Ahaz that the enemy’s plan would not succeed, we should trust in God’s promises and not be afraid when faced with challenging circumstances.
• Seek God’s guidance: Ahaz could have sought God’s counsel and protection, but instead, he turned to human alliances. We should learn from his mistake and seek God’s guidance in times of trouble.
• God’s plans prevail: The conspirators’ plot ultimately failed because God’s plans cannot be thwarted. We can take comfort in knowing that God’s purposes will ultimately prevail, even when faced with adversity.