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Because the capital of Aram is Damascus and the king of Damascus is a mere man, Rezin. As for Ephraim, in sixty-five years it will be rubble, nothing left of it.
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The capital of Ephraim is Samaria, and the king of Samaria is the mere son of Remaliah. If you don't take your stand in faith, you won't have a leg to stand on."
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God spoke again to Ahaz. This time he said,
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"Ask for a sign from your God. Ask anything. Be extravagant. Ask for the moon!"
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But Ahaz said, "I'd never do that. I'd never make demands like that on God!"