Isaiah 19 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 3294. B.C. 710.

The prophecy contained in this chapter is two-fold. The first part describes the evils which should happen to Egypt. These are enumerated, Isaiah 19:1-4. The consequence of them is set forth, Isaiah 19:5-10. The immediate causes of those evils, Isaiah 19:11-17. The latter part exhibits declarations and promises concerning the grace of God, and the knowledge of true religion to be communicated to the Egyptians, with the causes and consequences of these benefits, Isaiah 19:18-25.