Isaiahs Prophecy of Five Egyptian Cities That Will Speak the Language of Canaan

Isaiah 19 closes one of the most remarkable oracles in prophetic literature: after announcing the judgment that would shatter Egypt, the prophet sees a startling future of conversion. "In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction" (Isaiah 19:18). The chapter culminates in the vision of an altar to the Lord in the midst of Egypt and a highway from Egypt to Assyria, with all three nations — Israel, Egypt, Assyria — worshiping together: "Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance" (Isa 19:25).

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