James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 30:1-33
JUDAH AND EGYPT These chapters make a unit since, with the exception of the opening part of chapter 28, they chiefly deal with Judah’s futile alliance with Egypt. Isaiah 28:0 Israel, or the kingdom of the ten tribes, is addressed under the name of her leading tribe “Ephraim” (Isaiah 28:1 ). Her great sin is strong drink. “The head of the fat valley” is Samaria the capital, which is soon to be overthrown by the Assyrians (Isaiah 28:2-4 ). Observe, however, the usual forecast of the end of the... read more
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 30:1-33
CHAPTER 30 The Fourth Woe Against Alliance With Egypt 1. The alliance and its failure (Isaiah 30:1-7 ) 2. The written table against the rebellious people (Isaiah 30:8-14 ) 3. Jehovah’s word of encouragement (Isaiah 30:15-17 ) 4. The nation blest and restored (Isaiah 30:18-21 ) 5. Idolatry ceases and the land restored (Isaiah 30:22-26 ) 6. The accomplishment by the coming of the Lord (Isaiah 30:27-33 ) While this chapter had a significance, like all these prophetic utterances, for... read more