Isaiah 7:3

Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;

Then said {H559} the LORD {H3068} unto Isaiah {H3470}, Go forth {H3318} now to meet {H7125} Ahaz {H271}, thou, and Shearjashub {H7610} thy son {H1121}, at the end {H7097} of the conduit {H8585} of the upper {H5945} pool {H1295} in the highway {H4546} of the fuller's {H3526} field {H7704};

Then ADONAI said to Yesha'yahu, "Go out now to meet Achaz, you and your son Sh'ar Yashuv, at the end of the aqueduct from the Upper Pool, on the road to the Launderers' Field;

Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field,

Then said Jehovah unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shear-jashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, in the highway of the fuller’s field;

Isaiah 7:3 records a pivotal moment in the ministry of the prophet Isaiah, marking God's direct intervention into the political and spiritual crisis facing the Kingdom of Judah under King Ahaz.

Context

Isaiah 7 opens during a critical period for the Southern Kingdom of Judah, ruled by King Ahaz. Judah was under severe threat from a coalition of northern Israel (Ephraim) and Aram (Syria), a conflict known as the Syro-Ephraimite War. The previous verses (see Isaiah 7:1-2) describe Ahaz's heart 'shaking, as the trees of the wood are shaken with the wind' due to this looming invasion. In this verse, God takes the initiative, commanding His prophet Isaiah to confront Ahaz's fear with a divine message of hope and deliverance.

Key Themes

  • Divine Intervention in Crisis: God does not abandon His people, even when their leaders are gripped by fear. He steps into human affairs to offer guidance and salvation.
  • Prophetic Obedience: Isaiah's immediate response to God's command highlights the importance of prophets acting as God's voice, even to kings.
  • Symbolic Presence: The instruction for Isaiah to bring his son, Shearjashub, is highly significant. Shearjashub's name itself is a prophecy, adding a layer of symbolic communication to the divine message.

Linguistic Insight: Shearjashub

The name of Isaiah's son, Shearjashub (Hebrew: שְׁאָר יָשׁוּב), is profoundly symbolic. It literally means 'a remnant shall return' or 'a remnant will repent.' His presence alongside Isaiah serves as a living prophecy, reminding Ahaz that while judgment may come due to unfaithfulness, God will preserve a faithful remnant. This theme of the 'remnant' is central to Isaiah's overall message and is echoed throughout the prophetic books (e.g., Isaiah 10:21).

Strategic Meeting Place

The specific location – 'the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field' – is not arbitrary. This was likely a vital part of Jerusalem's water supply system and a strategic point near the city walls. King Ahaz was probably there inspecting defenses, assessing water resources, or planning for a siege. God meets Ahaz precisely where his anxieties and preparations for earthly defense were most focused, demonstrating that His help is more reliable than human strategies. This location highlights God's direct engagement with the king's immediate concerns for the city's survival.

Practical Application

This verse reminds us that God often initiates contact with us in the midst of our fears and anxieties, meeting us 'where we are' in our struggles. Just as He sought out Ahaz at a vulnerable moment, God reaches out to us through His Word and His Spirit to offer reassurance and a path forward. It underscores the importance of trusting God's promises (see Isaiah 7:4-9 for the message Ahaz receives) rather than relying solely on human strength or strategic planning when facing overwhelming circumstances. We are called to listen for God's voice and obey, even when the task seems daunting, just as Isaiah did.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 2 Kings 18:17

    ¶ And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which [is] in the highway of the fuller's field.

  • Isaiah 36:2

    And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.

  • Romans 9:27

    Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:

  • Isaiah 6:13

    But yet in it [shall be] a tenth, and [it] shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance [is] in them, when they cast [their leaves: so] the holy seed [shall be] the substance thereof.

  • Jeremiah 19:2

    And go forth unto the valley of the son of Hinnom, which [is] by the entry of the east gate, and proclaim there the words that I shall tell thee,

  • Jeremiah 19:3

    And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle.

  • Jeremiah 22:1

    ¶ Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,

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