KJV ORIGINAL
For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For his officials were at Zoan, and his ambassadors reached Hanes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Judah's leaders and diplomats traveled to Egyptian cities to seek political alliance and protection.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Hezekiah of Judah sending diplomatic missions to Egypt around 701 BC, seeking military alliance against the Assyrian threat. Zoan and Hanes were important Egyptian cities where foreign ambassadors would conduct diplomatic business. God, through Isaiah, was criticizing this reliance on human alliances instead of trusting in Him for protection.
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