Definition: This [is] the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, [and] laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from Isaiah 37:22. It’s a really important and dramatic passage about a conflict happening in Judah (the region around Jerusalem) during King Hezekiah’s time. Here’s what it means, explained simply: The Basic Situation: A Jewish Woman is Angry: The verse starts with a woman named “the virgin” – likely a young woman from Zion (Jerusalem). She's deeply upset with the king of Judah, Hezekiah. She’s Disdaining Him: She’s treating him with contempt and scorn. It’s like she doesn’t respect him or his authority. The Daughter of Jerusalem is Mocking Him: A woman named “the daughter of Jerusalem” – this refers to the people of Jerusalem, who were in charge of the temple. She's laughing at him and mocking him. What’s happening? This scene suggests a significant problem: The Jewish people (specifically those in Judah) are leaving Jerusalem and moving to Babylon. This is because they are being treated as a threat by the king of Assyria, who was powerful and controlling them. The woman is reacting to this move as a personal insult. The Significance: This verse is a warning about: Religious Division: It highlights a growing rift between Judah and its neighbors – particularly Babylon. Political Instability: It suggests the situation could escalate into a larger conflict if the people of Judah don’t find a way to resolve their issues peacefully. God's Perspective: It points to God’s displeasure with the behavior of Judah. He is watching and judging them, and this scene shows that judgment is coming. In short, it’s a story about a woman’s anger towards a king, signaling a potential crisis for Judah. --- Do you want me to: Explain another verse from Isaiah? Discuss the historical context of this passage? Give you some broader interpretations of its meaning?