Syro-Ephraimitic war

ancient Southwest Asian history

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In biblical literature: The prophecies of First Isaiah
During the Syro-Ephraimitic war (734–732 bce), Isaiah began to challenge the policies of King Ahaz of Judah. Syria and Israel had joined forces against Judah. Isaiah’s advice to the young King of Judah was to place his trust in Yahweh. Apparently Isaiah believed that Assyria would take…
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