Isa 7:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. Take heed, &c.-- that is, See that thou be quiet (not seeking Assyrian aid in a fit of panic). tails-- mere ends of firebrands, almost consumed themselves (about soon to fall before the Assyrians, ), therefore harmless. smoking-- as about to go out; not blazing. son of Remaliah-- Pekah, a usurper ( ). The Easterners express contempt by designating one, not by his own name, but by his father's, especially when the father is but little known ( , ).

‏ Isaiah 7:4

4. Take heed, &c.--that is, See that thou be quiet (not seeking Assyrian aid in a fit of panic).

tails--mere ends of firebrands, almost consumed themselves (about soon to fall before the Assyrians, Is 7:8), therefore harmless.

smoking--as about to go out; not blazing.

son of Remaliah--Pekah, a usurper (2Ki 15:25). The Easterners express contempt by designating one, not by his own name, but by his father's, especially when the father is but little known (1Sa 20:27, 31).