Reading for May 10th

Read Isaiah 18.1-7. In 18.1-7: A prophecy concerning Ethiopia. In verses 1-6: This oracle probably refers to the situation described in 2 Kings 17.4: Judah sent ambassadors to Ethiopia (Cush) to negotiate an alliance against Assyria in 724 BCE. Isaiah warns them that the Lord does not support such an alliance; it will fail verse 7: The anticipation of the hope in 45.14 shows how an observant editor has unified the message of the book. Comments or Questions..