12. But Ahaz said, “I will not ask for a sign. I will not test the Lord.”
13. Then Isaiah said, “Ahaz, descendant of David, listen very carefully! Isn’t it bad enough that you wear out the patience of people? Do you have to wear out the patience of my God also?
14. But the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be pregnant. She will have a son, and she will name him Immanuel.
15. He will be eating milk curds and honey when he learns to reject what is evil and to choose what is good.
16. You are afraid of the kings of Israel and Aram now. But before the child learns what is good and what is evil, the lands of Israel and Aram will be empty.