KJV ORIGINAL
In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
In that day, Israel will join together with Egypt and Assyria as the third nation, and together they will be a blessing in the middle of the land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing a future time when Israel, Egypt, and Assyria - once enemies - will unite together as a blessing to the world.
📚 Historical Context
Egypt and Assyria were Israel's most powerful and threatening neighbors, often oppressing or conquering the Israelites throughout their history. This prophecy envisions a complete reversal where these three nations would form a peaceful alliance. Isaiah spoke this during a time when such unity seemed impossible, as these empires were constantly at war with each other.
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