Isaiah 8:1, In Maher-shalal-hash-baz, he prophesies that Syria and Israel shall be subdued by Assyria; Isaiah 8:5, Judah likewise for their infidelity; Isaiah 8:9, God’s judgments shall be irresistible; Isaiah 8:11, Comfort shall be to them that fear God; Isaiah 8:19, Great afflictions to idolaters.
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Isaiah 8
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