In Isaiah 7, the prophet foretells a time of divine judgment for Israel, Syria, and eventually Judah. He gives the sign of Immanuel, which ultimately points to Christ. In Isaiah 8, another baby is born who is the first fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy and shows the impending judgment at the doorstep of sinful kingdoms, but also gives a promise of hope to God’s chosen people in Judah.
