Isaiah 7:13

“And he said, &c.] That is, the Prophet Isaiah; which shows that it was by him the Lord spoke the foregoing words: hear ye now, O house of David; for not only Ahaz, but his family, courtiers, and counsellors, were all of the same mind with him, not to ask a sign of God, nor to depend upon, his promise of safety, but to seek out for help, and provide against the worst themselves. Some think that Ahaz’s name is not mentioned, and that this phrase is used by way of contempt, and as expressive of indignation and resentment: [is it] a small thing for you to weary man; meaning such as himself, the prophets of the Lord; so the Targum, “is it a small thing that ye are troublesome to the prophets;”…”

“Is it a small thing?--Is it not enough for you (Num 16:9)? The allusion to "David" is in order to contrast his trust in God with his degenerate descendant Ahaz' distrust. weary--try the patience of. men--prophets. Isaiah as yet had given no outward proof that he was from God; but now God has offered a sign, which Ahaz publicly rejects. The sin is therefore now not merely against "men," but openly against "God." Isaiah's manner therefore changes from mildness to bold reproof.”

“O house of David - Isaiah 7:2. By this is to be understood not only the king himself, but the princes and rulers. Perhaps in addressing him thus, there was implied no small irony and reproach. David confided in God. But “Ahaz,” his descendant, feared to “tempt” God! As if God could not aid him! Worthy descendant he of the pious and devoted David! Is it a small thing - You are not satisfied with wearying people, but you would also fatigue and wear out the patience of God. Weary - Exhaust their patience; oppose them; prevent their sayings and messages; try their spirits, etc. Men - prophets; the men who are sent to instruct, and admonish. Will ye weary my God also? - Will you refuse to keep…”

“David - He reproves them all, because they were the king's counsellors. Is it a small thing - Is it not wickedness enough. My God - To vex God's prophets and people, with your oppressions and horrid impieties. And by your ingratitude and unbelief, and disobedience of his commands. Isaiah 7:14”

“O house: Isa 7:2; Ch2 21:7; Jer 21:12; Luk 1:69 Is it a small: Gen 30:15; Num 16:9, Num 16:13; Eze 16:20, Eze 16:47, Eze 34:18 to weary: Ch2 36:15, Ch2 36:16; Jer 6:11 will ye: Isa 1:24, Isa 43:24, Isa 63:10, Isa 65:3-5; Amo 3:13; Mal 2:17; Act 7:51; Heb 3:10 Isaiah 7:14”

“The prophet might have ceased speaking now; but in accordance with the command in Isa 6:1-13 he was obliged to speak, even though his word should be a savour of death unto death. "And he spake, Hear ye now, O house of David! Is it too little to you to weary men, that ye weary my God also?" "He spake." Who spake? According to Isa 7:10 the speaker was Jehovah; yet what follows is given as the word of the prophet. Here again it is assumed that the word of the prophet was the word of God, and that the prophet was the organ of God even when he expressly distinguished between himself and God. The words were addressed to the "house of David," i.e., to Ahaz, including all the members of the royal…”