Isaiah 30

The prophet condemns Judah's foolish alliance with Egypt, describing the journey to Egypt as one of shame and useless expense. God promises that because they refused to trust Him and relied on horses and chariots, they will flee in terror from their enemies. God declares that He is a God who waits to be gracious. If the people repent and return to Him, God will bless them with rain, abundant harvests, and restored light. The chapter concludes with a prophecy of the destruction of the Assyrian army by God’s fiery breath.