And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?
What will you do when God comes to judge you, and when destruction comes from a distant land? Who will you run to for help? Where will you hide all the things you're proud of?
God is asking those who have been unjust what they will do when judgment comes and they lose everything they thought made them secure.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Isaiah in the 8th century BC, the kingdom of Judah was under threat from the expanding Assyrian empire, which God was using as an instrument of judgment for the people's sins like pride and injustice. Isaiah delivered this warning to the leaders and people, foretelling a "day of visitation" that represented divine punishment coming from afar, such as an invasion. This verse highlights the vulnerability of human power and the consequences of turning away from God's ways.
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