Isaiah 30:4

For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.

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Interpretation

It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbours on one side, they sought for succour from others, instead of looking up to God. Nor can we avoid the dreadful consequences of adding sin to sin, but by making the righteousness of Christ our refuge, and seeking for the sanctification of the Holy Spirit.

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This thought runs through Isaiah 30:1-4.

Isaiah 30:1 Isaiah 30:2 Isaiah 30:3 Isaiah 30:4

Glossary

Hanes Place: A place in Egypt mentioned only in Isa. 30:4 in connection with a reproof given to the Jews for trusting in Egypt. Modern identification: Ihnasiyyah al Madinah.
Zoan Place: (Old Egypt. Sant= “stronghold,” the modern San). A city on the Tanitic branch of the Nile, called by the Greeks Tanis. It was built seven years after Hebron in Palestine ( Num. 13:22 ).