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At the time of Isaiah, the Israelites were divided into two nations who sometimes fought. They were apprehensive of Assyria and other neighboring countries. They knew that God's protection might be compromised because there were among them some who dabbled in idolatry and other sins. Isaiah's encouraging prophecies could serve as one of the motivations to closeness to God, to optimism and confidence, and to stronger religious observance.

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