their evil threats
For a while I was angry at the nations, but now I am furious, because they have made things worse for Jerusalem and are not the least bit concerned.
Assyria, one of your rulers has made evil plans against the Lord.
The kings of this earth have all joined together to turn against the Lord and his chosen king.
When news reached the royal palace that Syria had joined forces with Israel, King Ahaz and everyone in Judah were so terrified that they shook like trees in a windstorm.
to invade and defeat Judah and Jerusalem and to let the son of Tabeel be king in his place.
