Isaiah 7:7-13

7For this reason the sovereign master, the Lord, says: “It will not take place; it will not happen.

8For Syria’s leader is Damascus, and the leader of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will no longer exist as a nation.

9Ephraim’s leader is Samaria, and Samaria’s leader is the son of Remaliah. If your faith does not remain firm, then you will not remain secure.”

10The Lord again spoke to Ahaz:

11“Ask for a confirming sign from the Lord your God. You can even ask for something miraculous.”

12But Ahaz responded, “I don’t want to ask; I don’t want to put the Lord to a test.”

13So Isaiah replied, “Pay attention, family of David. Do you consider it too insignificant to try the patience of men? Is that why you are also trying the patience of my God?