Israel is the obstinate nation here. She sought to get out of the troubles she was in by making alliances with other nations, notably Egypt and Assyria at various times. This prophecy is directed particularly against Judah's plans to seek protection from Egypt. This would do nothing to help her and would heap sin upon sin. She was not living by the Spirit. In the current economic times we need to be careful that we listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His ways.
Egypt had apparently sent envoys to Judah. It would have all the appearance that something was being done, but in the end it would be prove to be futile.
To make matters worse Judah would send riches to Egypt, sending it through dangerous territory, and all for nothing. All this was to be written down as a testament against Judah so that at some future time she might learn from her mistakes. The nation had no interest in listening to men of God. Instead she wanted nice pleasant prophecies and visions about how everything would turn out OK.
This did not stop at wishful thinking, but also involved oppression and deceit, but all her efforts would come crumbling down. Tomorrow we will get the solution.
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