It will not happen while Rezin {\cf2\super [79]} is the ruler of Damascus. {\cf2\super [80]} Ephraim (Israel) is now a nation, but 65 years in the future Ephraim (Israel) will not be a nation.
Then David put groups of soldiers in Damascus, Aram. The Arameans became David’s servants and brought tribute. [56] The Lord gave victory to David in every place he went.
\{Why?\} Because before the boy learns to say, ‘Mama’ and ‘Daddy,’ God will take all the wealth and riches from Damascus {\cf2\super [95]} and Samaria, {\cf2\super [96]} and God will give those things to the king of Assyria. {\cf2\super [97]} ”
Damascus was a good customer. They traded with you for the many wonderful things you had. They traded wine from Helbon and white wool for those things.
“Ephraim {\cf2\super [141]} made himself very important in Israel. Ephraim spoke and people shook with fear. But Ephraim sinned—he began worshiping Baal. {\cf2\super [142]}