Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Upper Egypt along the Nile river is cursed in Isaiah 18. The symbolic language continues to flow in this book of prophecy. Egypt’s failure to follow Jehovah is the cause of their punishment.

The rest of Egypt does not avoid the displeasure of Yahweh in Isaiah 19. Egypt and her Pharaohs have previously encountered His power and anger. Civil war and outside enemies will bring the worldwide rule of the Nile community to an end. The power of the river to create wealth in the nation will cease. Even the king and his counselors and wise men will be made foolish. A treaty between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel is also predicted.

Cush and Egypt are again mentioned in Isaiah 20 as being captured and crushed. Isaiah’s prophecy covers another three years before these things happen. Those who followed these nations will be brought to shame.

Once again, we are looking at the prophecy against Babylon in Isaiah 21. The vision that comes to the prophet is intense. He suffers personal discomfort because of what he sees and hears. Being the lookout currently is very stressful. The chapter ends with more of what will happen to Edom and Arabia. 

The prophecies of Isaiah 22 also are directed at Jerusalem. The leaders of the city will not die there. They will be captured outside the walls that had been built to protect them. Despite this the walls will be breached and torn apart. “Let us eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” comes from this chapter. The captivity of Judah in Babylonia is called for here. The death of the generations in this foreign land is also prophesied. Isaiah also tells us that Eliakim will occupy the throne in Jerusalem. His destruction is also foretold.

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