Isa 7:4, 30:15 | JFB | e4.org | 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, Isa 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).

‏ Isaiah 30:15

15. returning and rest—turning back from your embassy to Egypt, and ceasing from warlike preparations.

quietness—answering to "wait for Him (God)" (Isa 30:18).