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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Isaiah 19:11

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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19:11-15 The prophet taunted the leaders and wise men of Egypt, who were helpless to avert tragedy. 19:11 Zoan was the capital of Egypt, located in the Nile delta (see Num 13:22). • officials . . . best counsel: The king depended on the strategies and counsel of wise men (Isa 19:12; see Gen 41:39-40). • The officials of Zoan were known for all their wise ancestors, and Egypt liked to brag about them.
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