They have made plans against you, saying,
The kings of the earth prepare to fight, and their leaders make plans together against the Lord and his appointed one.
Ahaz king of Judah received a message saying, “The armies of Aram and Israel have joined together.” When Ahaz heard this, he and the people were frightened. They shook with fear like trees of the forest blown by the wind.
“Let’s fight against Judah and tear it apart. We will divide the land for ourselves and make the son of Tabeel the new king of Judah.”
Someone has come from Nineveh who makes evil plans against the Lord and gives wicked advice.
And I am very angry with the nations that feel so safe. I was only a little angry at them, but they made things worse.’
