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A High-Level Embassy
Scholars agree that this verse describes a high-level diplomatic mission. Judah sent its most important officials, its 'princes,' as ambassadors to the key Egyptian cities of Zoan and Hanes. These were known political centers, likely royal residences, showing the immense effort and prestige Judah invested in securing this human alliance.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:4
18th Century
Theologian
For his princes - The meaning of this verse seems to be this: The prophet is stating the fact that the Jews would be ashamed of their attemp…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 30:4
19th Century
Bishop
His princes were at Zoan ... — Better, are, in the vivid use of the historic present of prophecy. Zoan, the Tani…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:4
16th Century
Theologian
For his princes were in Zoan. The Prophet not only says that the aid of the Egyptians was sought, and that they were invited to assist, bu…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 30:4
17th Century
Pastor
For his princes were at Zoan That is, the princes of the king of Judah, or of the people of Judah; though it can hardly b…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 30:1–7
17th Century
Minister
It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbors on one side, they sought help from others instead of looking up…