King Ahaz found himself in a precarious position. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had made an alliance with Syria. In the south the idolatrous King Ahaz reigned. The king of Syria and the King of Israel came against Judah to make war against Jerusalem and King Ahaz. When King Ahaz heard the news his heart shook. God sent Isaiah to speak to Ahaz and strengthen his heart. Would King Ahaz stand in faith or would he fall in despair? What would you do in a crisis of such proportions?