Prophecy Against the Nations
The chapters in today's reading are all prophecies against the nations surrounding Israel. The lands of Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia are all condemned to destruction and war in chapter 25. Chapters 26, 27 and 28 are an extended message and elegy against the nation of Tyre - the great shipbuilding and commerce center. The Lord prophecies that Babylon will utterly destroy Tyre because they rejoiced in the calamity of Israel.
At the end of chapter 28 is a beautiful reminder of the love the Lord has for Israel. In verse 25 we read, "...The people of Israel will again live in their own land..." Chapters 29 and 30 are prophecies against Egypt. Again, the Lord will use Babylon to destroy Egypt.
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