Isaiah 20 - Introduction

A.M. 3294. B.C. 710.

We have in this chapter an addition to the discourse contained in the preceding, namely, a prediction of the carrying away of multitudes, both of the Egyptians and Ethiopians, into captivity by the king of Assyria. Here is,

(1,) The sign by which this was foretold, which was the prophet's going, for some time, barefoot, and almost naked, like a poor captive, Isaiah 20:1 , Isa 20:2

(2,) The explication of this sign, with the application of it to Egypt and Ethiopia, Isaiah 20:3; Isaiah 20:4.

(3,) The scope and consequence of this prophecy, and the use the people of God should make of it, Isaiah 20:5; Isaiah 20:6.