Old Testament

Maher-shalal-hash-baz

The son of the prophet Isaiah whose name served as a prophetic sign of impending judgment upon Israel and Syria.

Maher-shalal-hash-baz was the son of the prophet Isaiah, born to a prophetess as a living sign to the people of Judah. His name, meaning 'swift is the plunder, speedy is the prey,' signified that the riches of Damascus and Samaria would be carried away by the king of Assyria before the child could speak. His existence served as a divine warning that God would fulfill His word regarding the geopolitical threats facing the nation.