Isaiah 30:4
For his princes were at Zoan, and his Ambassadours came vnto Hanes.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.
In Context
3But the strength of Pharaoh shalbe your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
Cross References
2 Kings 17:4And the King of Asshur founde treason in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So King of Egypt, and brought no present vnto the King of Asshur, as he had done yeerely: therfore the king of Asshur shut him vp, and put him in prison.
Isaiah 57:9Thou wentest to the Kings with oyle, and diddest increase thine oyntments and sende thy messengers farre off, and diddest humble thy selfe vnto hell.
Ezekiel 30:14And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and I will execute iudgement in No.
Hosea 7:11Ephraim also is like a doue deceiued, without heart: they call to Egypt: they go to Asshur.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 30:2-8
The Foolish Confidence of Judah. ( b. c. 720.) 1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord , that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: 2 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! 3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion. 4 For his princes were at Zoan, and… Read the whole commentary →