[:en]The Lord used Assyria as His instrument to discipline Syria (Damascus), and Israel (Samaria). King Ahaz had rejected the quiet water of Shiloah (a spring in Jerusalem) for the flood water of Euphrates (in reference to Assyria). (vs. 6-8)
We are to fear God instead of men. For God is the Holy One and He will be a sanctuary (vs. 12-14). Christ is the stone of refuge for His people but a snare to those who reject Him.
Put your trust in the Lord and in His Word. (vs. 16-17). Do not consult mediums and spirits. Otherwise you wil see distress, dakness, fearful gloom and be cursed. (vs. 19-22)[:]