Allan Ross in his work on Isaiah holds that Isaiah 1:1 is
the title for the book of Isaiah. He points out:
- “The title verse mentions all the kings under whom Isaiah prophesied. It is similar to Micah 1:1, Hosea 1:1, and other superscriptions of prophetic collections. They all name the kings in full—apparently for the whole book. The contemporary Micah was addressed to Judah and Samaria; but Isaiah was addressed only to Judah. Hosea, another contemporary, was addressed to the reign of Jeroboam II (Hosea 13:8 would not recognize usurpers).
- The heading is parallel to the way that others prophetic books.
- Ezekiel 1 is a contrast to the pattern: Isaiah 2:1 is written for a small section of the prophecy.
- A major objection is that parts of the book are not written to or about Judah or Jerusalem (e.g. chapter 13 for Babylon and Edom). But these other oracles are recorded as they pertain to Jerusalem and Judah. Otherwise they would not be there.
- Chapter 1 is a prologue for the whole book, and not the chronological beginning of the oracles. It sets forth the major themes that will be heard throughout the collection.”
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