They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.
They were all disappointed by a people who couldn't help them at all, who brought no benefit or assistance, but only brought shame and disgrace instead.
This verse describes how people became disappointed when those they trusted for help turned out to be useless and actually brought them shame instead.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is speaking about Judah's foolish alliance with Egypt around 701 BC, when King Hezekiah sought Egyptian military help against the Assyrian empire. The prophet warned that trusting Egypt instead of God would lead to disappointment, as Egypt was weak and unreliable. This was part of Isaiah's broader message urging Judah to trust in God rather than foreign political alliances.
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