6. The remnant of Israel (10:20-34)

Unlike Ahaz, who led the people to trust in Assyria rather than in God, the remnant that will be left after the devastation will rely solely on the Holy One of Israel. Because of their sin, devastation is certain. Because of God’s faithfulness, a remnant is assured (vv.20-33).

Vv.24-34 summarize what Isaiah has been saying. Assyria’s oppression of God’s people is transitory. To be sure, they will work havoc in the land, coming to the very edge of the city of Jerusalem (v.32), as Sennacherib did in 701 B.C., but then God will turn his wrath upon them.