But in Judah there dwelt some who maintained their allegiance to Jehovah, steadfastly refusing to be led into idolatry. It was to these that Isaiah and Micah and their associates looked in hope as they surveyed the ruin wrought during the last years of Ahaz. Their sanctuary was closed, but the faithful ones were assured: "God is with us." Sanctify the Lord of hosts Himself; and let Him be your fear, and let Him be your dread. And He shall be for a sanctuary." Isaiah 8:10, 13, 14.

Men der var endnu nogle tilbage i Juda, som vedblev at være tro imod Herren og på det bestemteste nægtede at lade sig forlede til at dyrke afguder. Det var disse, som Esajas, Mika og deres medarbejdere satte deres håb til, da de betragtede al den fortræd, der var forvoldt i Akaz sidste år. Helligdommen var lukket, men de trofaste fik denne forsikring: "Immanuel!" (Det betyder Gud med os.) "Hærskarers Herre, ham skal I holde hellig, han skal være eders frygt, han skal være eders rædsel. Han bliver en helligdom." Es. 8,10. og 13-14.