Isa 19:23 | TNotes | STEP | 19:23 Traditionally, Egypt and Assyria were enemies of one another and of Israel. They were idolatrous to the core, but they would leave behind their enmity and their idols to worship the true God . • In the rugged terrain of the ancient Near East, a highway provided a means for safe, easy travel and trade (see 11:16 ; 35:8 ; 40:3 ; 62:10 ).

‏ Isaiah 19:23

19:23 ^a Traditionally, Egypt and Assyria were enemies of one another and of Israel. They were idolatrous to the core, but they would leave behind their enmity and their idols to worship the true God.

• In the rugged terrain of the ancient Near East, a highway provided a means for safe, easy travel and trade (see 11:16 ^b; 35:8 ^c; 40:3 ^d; 62:10 ^e).