Isa 33:1 | TNotes | STEP | 33:1 This was the sixth threat of woe (see study note on 28:1–33:24). • Although the Hebrew text does not specifically name Assyria as the object of the prophecy in this chapter, Isaiah undoubtedly had Assyria in mind; they were the destroyer most immediately at hand when the prophecy was written. The prophecy applies, however, to any who seek to destroy God’s people; this included, but was not limited to, the Babylonians (see chs 13–14 ). • When you are done betraying: Wicked nations often break political agreements with other nations when these contracts are no longer to their own advantage.

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‏ Isaiah 33:1

33:1 ^a This was the sixth threat of woe (see study note on 28:1–33:24).

• Although the Hebrew text does not specifically name Assyria as the object of the prophecy in this chapter, Isaiah undoubtedly had Assyria in mind; they were the destroyer most immediately at hand when the prophecy was written. The prophecy applies, however, to any who seek to destroy God’s people; this included, but was not limited to, the Babylonians (see chs 13–14 ^b).

• When you are done betraying: Wicked nations often break political agreements with other nations when these contracts are no longer to their own advantage.