it came to pass in the days of. See note on Genesis 14:1.
Ahaz. For the history explaining this prophecy see 2 Kings 15:37; Isaiah 16:5.
Rezin. See 2 Kings 16:5-9.
Pekah. His was the last prosperous reign in Israel. It began in the last year of Uzziah, king of Judah.
the son of Remaliah. Repeated for emphasis in verses: Isaiah 7:1; Isaiah 7:4; Isaiah 7:5; Isaiah 7:9.
A murderer 2Ki 16:25).
could not prevail against it. Compare 2 Kings 16:5.