Malbim: Aram is east of Eretz Yisrael, and Pelishtim are in the west ? "Aram mi'Kedem u'Flishtim me'Achor" (Yeshayah 9:11). Edom is south of Yehudah, and Efrayim is to the north. They came from all four directions! Melech Ashur exiled Aram and the 10 tribes, and removed the enemies from the east and north, but new enemies were aroused from the south and west, like it says here. Achaz did not stipulate with Melech Ashur about them. ? "Aram mi'Kedem u'Flishtim me'Achor" (Yeshayah 9:11). Edom is south of Yehudah, and Efrayim is to the north.