Isaiah 20

Historical Setting V 1-2  Historical Background: Sargon II’s army captured Ashdod, a key Philistine city on the Mediterranean coast. Ashdod had revolted with Egyptian support, hoping to form an anti-Assyrian coalition. Judah watched closely, wondering whether Egypt could stop Assyria. The fall of Ashdod proved that Egypt was no match. God was showing Judah that political alliances … Read more