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Isaiah 30:2

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 30:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
Isaiah 30:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 30

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, that take counsel, but not of me; and that make a league, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,
2that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
3Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
4For their princes are at Zoan, and their ambassadors are come to Hanes.
5They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That walk to go down into Egypt, &c.] That walk out of their own land to go thither; who sent messengers thither to form an alliance, and get help and assistance, or went in person, to secure themselves from present danger. Jarchi refers this to the times of Hoshea, the son of Elah, king of Israel, who sent messengers to So, king of Egypt, (<121704>2 Kings 17:4). Jerom to the times of Jeremiah, to the history in his prophecy, (<244117>Jeremiah 41:17) and others to Zedekiah. Kimchi thinks it respects the time of Ahaz, though there is no account, either in the books of Kings or Chronicles, of sending then to Egypt for help; or else to the times of Hezekiah himself; which latter is right, as…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“walk--are now setting out, namely, their ambassadors (Isa 30:4). Egypt--See on Isa 19:1; Isa 20:1. Pharaoh--the generic name of the kings of Egypt, as CÃ&brvbrsar was at Rome. The word in Egyptian means "king" [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 8.6,2]. Phra, "the sun," was the hieroglyphic symbol and title of the king. shadow--image from shelter against heat: protection (Psa 121:5-6).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Asked - Either by the priests or prophets. Isaiah 30:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“walk: Isa 20:5, Isa 20:6, Isa 31:1-3, Isa 36:6; Deu 28:68; Kg2 17:4; Jer 37:5, Jer 43:7; Eze 29:6, Eze 29:7 and have: Num 27:21; Jos 9:14; Kg1 22:7; Jer 21:2, Jer 42:2, Jer 42:20 the shadow: Isa 16:3, Isa 18:1; Jdg 9:15; Lam 4:20 Isaiah 30:3”
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