Motyer writes, “Women possibly refers to the royal harem. If the king was a spoiled brat then likely enough his wives were numerous and manipulative, fitting what we sense of the reign of Ahaz (but cf. Am. 4:1).” Motyer, J. A. (1996). The prophecy of Isaiah: An introduction & commentary (Is 3:12). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.