The land that you abhor - The land concerning which you are so much “alarmed or distressed;” that is, the united land of Syria and Ephraim. …

For before the child shall know ... —The words imply the age of approaching manhood, and predict the downfall of Pekah an…

This was the authoritative sign. Judah could not be destroyed, for our Lord was to spring from Judah; and this was the sign that Judah must stand, …

Before the child shall know. Many have been led into a mistake by connecting this verse with the preceding one, as if it had been the same…

For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and
choose the good
This may be u…

Secret disaffection toward God is often disguised with the pretense of respect for him; and those who are resolved that they will not trust God, ye…

1. And the Lord spoke again to Ahaz. Here the sign of deliverance is presented. First, the freedom to choose a sign is given. Secon…