Isaiah 7:6
Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:
Original Language Analysis
נַעֲלֶ֤ה
Let us go up
H5927
נַעֲלֶ֤ה
Let us go up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
1 of 11
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
בִֽיהוּדָה֙
against Judah
H3063
בִֽיהוּדָה֙
against Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
2 of 11
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וּנְקִיצֶ֔נָּה
and vex
H6973
וּנְקִיצֶ֔נָּה
and vex
Strong's:
H6973
Word #:
3 of 11
to be (causatively, make) disgusted or anxious
וְנַבְקִעֶ֖נָּה
it and let us make a breach
H1234
וְנַבְקִעֶ֖נָּה
it and let us make a breach
Strong's:
H1234
Word #:
4 of 11
to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
וְנַמְלִ֥יךְ
therein for us and set
H4427
וְנַמְלִ֥יךְ
therein for us and set
Strong's:
H4427
Word #:
6 of 11
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
בְּתוֹכָ֔הּ
in the midst
H8432
בְּתוֹכָ֔הּ
in the midst
Strong's:
H8432
Word #:
8 of 11
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
The son of Tabeel was likely a Syrian nobleman who would serve coalition interests. Replacing Ahaz with a non-Davidic king would break God's covenant with David.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's protection of the Davidic line despite human threats demonstrate His faithfulness to covenant promises?
- What modern threats to Christ's kingdom appear powerful but are destined to fail?
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Analysis & Commentary
The plot to 'vex' Judah and 'make a breach' to install the son of Tabeel as puppet king directly threatened Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16). God's promise that David's throne would endure forever found ultimate fulfillment in Christ; this conspiracy challenged messianic line. The divine verdict 'It shall not stand' (v. 7) demonstrates God's sovereign protection of His covenant promises. No human scheme can nullify divine purposes—a Reformed emphasis on unconditional election and preservation of the saints.