I will not test the Lord like that - Isaiah 7:12
Ahaz, the ungodly king of Judah, found himself in a dilemma of equally difficult alternatives
Assyria, a dominate power of the day, was a growing treat to Judah, Israel, and Syria
His choice was to side with his enemies - Israel and Syria or Assyria and trust God would work things out or side with Assyria
Ahaz made an unwise chose to side with Assyriaw which had disastous consequences for Judah - 2 Kings 16:7-9