The second haftarah of comfort following the Ninth of Av, Tisha B'Av, derives from the writings of Isaiah. The passages are actually attributed to an anonymous prophet who lived during the Babylonian Exile. The beautiful poetry of the Second Isaiah foretells Israel's restoration to her land. Israel is the nursing infant of G-d; her mother can never abandon her. Note that the imagery employed by the prophet to describe G-d is feminine. Israel, as well, is described as a bride with magnificent garments.

The prophet speaks of a "sign to the nations" where the people will gather to acknowledge G-d's sovereignty. This beautiful verse inspired the name of the kibbutz, "Nes Amim", sponsored by righteous Christians to demonstrate their love for modern Israel.

Isaiah 50 compares the relationship between G-d and Israel to a volatile marriage. However, as there is no divorce document, the relationship may be renewed.

Isaiah 50:4-9 are difficult passages that are categorized as one of four passages of the "Servant of the L-rd." The Second Isaiah portrays the idealized Israel as a servant of G-d who is willing to suffer for his faith. These passages are most significant for Christian exegesis of the Hebrew Bible. They have challenged Jewish interpreters as well to fathom the identity of the "Servant of the L-rd."

The eloquent poetry of the haftarah concludes with the rebirth of the land. "For the L-rd has comforted Zion. He has comforted all her waste places, and has made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the L-rd."