Shear-jashub was Isaiah's first son. The name means a remnant shall return. Isaiah 7:3. He was given as a sign of deliverance to Judah. Maher-shalal-hash-baz was his second son. The name means [Judah's foes will be destroyed]. Isaiah 8:1. Both sons were given as signs to Judah. They pictured deliverance from Judah's impending peril at the time. The names also look forward to Israel's deliverance during the great tribulation period and the destruction of her enemies.
Abomination of Desolation
Hosea 6;1 and 2. Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. This verse shows Israel turning and trusting in Jesus. About the middle of the tribulation period the antichrist will reveal himself which is the abomination of desolation. The Jews will realize that they have been duped by the false Christ or antichrist. They are instructed to flee. Matt. 24:15, 16.
A remnant Israel will turn and trust in Jesus during this time. They will be supernaturally protected during this terrible time that will come upon the earth. The time of Jacob's trouble. Rev. 12:6,14,15,16. Shear-jashup points to this remnant.
Israel's Enemies Thwarted
Maher-shalal-hash-baz points not only to the chastisement of unbelieving Israel but also to the defeat and destruction of her enemies when she repents and trusts in her savior. It references not only Judah's impending peril at the time but looks future to her deliverance during the tribulation period. Rev. 12:15,16. Rev. 20:1-3.
The good news is that believers won't have to experience this terrible time on earth. This will be a time of pouring out of God’s wrath upon transgressors and sinners. Believers are not appointed to experience God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? Repent and trust in Jesus!