Isaiah 19

First, the Egyptians will be terrified by the Lord and by His people, the people of Judah (verses 16–17).

Second, five cities in Egypt will swear allegiance to the Lord (verse 18); the Egyptians—unlike those in Moses’ day—will repent and turn to God.⁹⁰

Third, the worship of the Lord will be established in Egypt; an altar will be set up and sacrifices will be offered⁹¹ (verses 19,21).

Fourth, and most wonderful of all, not only Egypt but also Assyria will worship the Lord (verse 23). A highway of friendship will connect the two nations—together with a third nation, Israel, which will be a blessing on the earth⁹² (verse 24). Thus Isaiah presents a picture of the Messianic age in which Jews and Gentiles (the latter represented by Egypt and Assyria) will live in unity and peace, and worship the one true God together (see Isaiah 2:2–4).