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Isaiah 19:23-25

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 19:23-25

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

UNION BETWEEN EGYPT, ASSYRIA, AND ISRAEL. Assyria's conversion to God will follow or accompany that of Egypt. The two will be joined with Israel in an intimate connection, Israel acting as the intermediary.

There will be uninterrupted communication, common worship, and the common blessing of God extending over the three.

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