Isaiah 7:7-13

7This is what the Almighty Lord says: “It won’t take place; it won’t happen.

8The capital of Aram is Damascus, and the leader of Damascus is Rezin. Ephraim will be shattered within 65 years so that it will no longer be a nation.

9The capital of Ephraim is Samaria, and the leader of Samaria is Remaliah’s son. If you don’t remain faithful, you won’t remain standing.”

10Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz,

11“Ask the Lord your God for a sign. It can be anything you want.”

12But Ahaz answered, “I won’t ask; I wouldn’t think of testing the Lord.”

13“Listen now, descendants of David,” Isaiah said. “Isn’t it enough that you try the patience of mortals? Must you also try the patience of my God?