Isa 18:7 | TNotes | STEP | 18:7 Conquered or weaker nations were often forced to pay tribute to a dominant king in the region (see 16:1 ; 2 Kgs 3:4-5 ). The Ethiopians would come bringing gifts to honor the Lord for his defeat of the Assyrians (see also 2 Chr 32:23 ).

c2 Kgs 3:4-5►

d2 Chr 32:23►

‏ Isaiah 18:7

18:7 ^a Conquered or weaker nations were often forced to pay tribute to a dominant king in the region (see 16:1 ^b; 2 Kgs 3:4-5 ^c). The Ethiopians would come bringing gifts to honor the Lord for his defeat of the Assyrians (see also 2 Chr 32:23 ^d).