In Isaiah’s day, the nation of Judah found themselves in dire straits. They were surrounded by enemies. Food was scarce.
فَقَدْ أَحَاطَ بِهِمِ ٱلْأَعْدَاءُ وَشَحَّ ٱلطَّعَامُ ،‏ فَتَضَوَّرَ ٱلْكَثِيرُونَ جُوعًا .‏