This] i.e. Jerusalem (according to AV), who, instead of thus seeking foreign aid, ought to rest confident in Jehovah's protection (Isaiah 30:15). But more probably the reference is to Egypt. 'Therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still' (RV), i.e. is inactive in the day when help is expected from her (Isaiah 36:6). 'Rahab' ('pride'): a symbolic name for Egypt, as in Isaiah 51:9.

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