So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.
This is how the king of Assyria will lead away the Egyptians as prisoners and the Ethiopians as captives - both young and old, naked and barefoot, with their bodies exposed, bringing shame to Egypt.
This verse is predicting that Assyria will conquer and humiliate both Egypt and Ethiopia by marching their people away as prisoners in a shameful condition.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given around 701 BC when the Assyrian Empire was at its peak power and threatening nations across the region. Egypt and Ethiopia (ancient Cush) had formed an alliance, and many smaller nations like Judah were tempted to trust in their military strength rather than in God. Isaiah was warning that these seemingly powerful allies would themselves fall to Assyria.
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