Isaiah 36:6 meaning and explanation

Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.

Isaiah 36:6, Berean Standard Bible

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The Rabshakeh, an Assyrian field commander, speaks to three Judean officials outside Jerusalem during Sennacherib's campaign. He presses them to give up hope of rescue and mocks their plan to rely on Egypt against Assyria.

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