Isa 19:11-13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 19:11-15: 19:11-15 The prophet taunted the leaders and wise men of Egypt, who were helpless to avert tragedy. 19:11 Zoan was the capital of Egypt, located in the Nile delta (see Num 13:22 ). • officials ... best counsel: The king depended on the strategies and counsel of wise men (Isa 19:12 ; see Gen 41:39-40 ). • The officials of Zoan were known for all their wise ancestors , and Egypt liked to brag about them.

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‏ Isaiah 19:11-13

Summary for Isa 19:11-15: 19:11-15 ^a The prophet taunted the leaders and wise men of Egypt, who were helpless to avert tragedy. 19:11 ^b Zoan was the capital of Egypt, located in the Nile delta (see Num 13:22 ^c).

• officials ... best counsel: The king depended on the strategies and counsel of wise men (Isa 19:12 ^d; see Gen 41:39-40 ^e).

• The officials of Zoan were known for all their wise ancestors, and Egypt liked to brag about them.
19:12 ^f Where are your wise counselors: Cp. 1 Cor 1:20 ^g.
19:13 ^h Memphis was an ancient capital in Egypt located south of the Nile delta. It was destroyed by Esarhaddon in 671 BC.