The Unidentified Informant to the House of David is briefly mentioned in a passage related to the political and military context of ancient Israel and its neighbors. The informant conveyed a message to the house of David stating that Syria had formed a confederation with Ephraim, a reference to the northern kingdom of Israel (2 Nephi 17:2). This alliance caused concern and fear among King Ahaz and his people, likened to trees shaken by the wind. This information was pivotal in setting the stage for the subsequent divine guidance given to Ahaz, where he was counseled through the prophet Isaiah regarding the impending threat. The informant’s role, though limited in detail, highlights the atmosphere of anxiety and the tense geopolitical dynamics of the time.