And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the LORD will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
And if Egypt's people don't show up to celebrate, even though they don't depend on rain like other places, God will still bring the same judgment on them that he brings on any nation that skips out on the Feast of Tabernacles.
God's invitation to worship isn't optional, even the most self-sufficient nations need to show up.
📚 Historical Context
Zechariah was a prophet who spoke to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile around 520 BC, urging them to rebuild and remain faithful amid surrounding nations. In chapter 14, he envisions a future day of God's ultimate victory, where all nations must come to Jerusalem to worship Him during feasts like Tabernacles, symbolizing global submission to God's rule. Specifically, verse 18 addresses Egypt, a nation less dependent on rain due to the Nile River, warning that even they would face divine judgment for refusing to participate.
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