"Now it must be evident to everyone, that before the wild, untamed marauders, who inhabit Arabia Deserta, Arabia Petrea, and Paran, Horeb, Sinai, and the tents and villages of the Kedarite Arabs, can glorify Yahweh, and rejoice with joy and singing, and become the intelligent, happy, and contented population of this newly created Paradise, they must have been subjected to the severe discipline of the sword; to subsequent instruction, as to the true character of the New Power so recently developed in Teman: and made witness of the wonderful transformation of their section of Asia from an arid, sandy and rocky wilderness, into a well-watered park of choice, odoriferous, trees and shrubs! And such is the testimony of the prophets. Isaiah, in speaking of the crisis of Messiah's accession to David's throne, declares it to be a day of Midian (Ch. 9:4-5) . . . Midianites and Ishmaelites are different names for the same people. They are separated from 'the tents of Cushan' by the northern extremity of the Arabian Desert . . . . Habakkuk informs the reader, saying, 'I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.' The lands of Cushan and Midian being within the limits of the land granted to Abraham are among the first to feel the sword of the King who begins his conquering career in Teman. Like his father David, he executes judgment upon the inhabitants of the South, before he obtains the sovereignty over the house of Judah in the midst of the land." - Eureka, vol. 3, p.599

Russia's Drive South

As we have outlined in an [previous article] coetaneous with the perfecting of the multitudinous Christ in the isolated fastnesses of Sinai, the international crisis of the last days will develop to a climax. The political Euphrates (Turkey) will be completely "dried up" by the Russian occupation of Constantinople (Rev. 16:12), and from that centre, Gog will complete the confederation of Europe by a pact of agreement with the Papacy. In line with the policy adopted by the Roman Emperors of Constantinople, he will change in his attitude towards the Catholic religion and proceed to "honour a god (the false prophet of Rev. 16:13) whom his fathers knew not" (Dan. 8:25: 11:38).

This modification of Soviet policy, and unification of Europe, will be considered as propitious for peace. Daniel predicts: "By peace he shall destroy many" (Dan. 8:25), and Paul adds: "When they shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape" (I Thess. 5:1-2). The peace, such as it will be, will be shattered by a Russian attack upon the Middle East, and particularly against Egypt. This will constitute a reversal of present Soviet policy, and may well be brought about by a hardening of Egyptian-Arab attitude towards Russia as its intention of world domination becomes obvious.

The attack will be pressed home by sea, land and air. By-passing mountainous terrain of central Palestine, the northern confederacy will drive down along the coastal plains, moving swiftly south to occupy Egypt. Daniel declares:

"He shall have power over the precious things of Egypt; and the Libyans and Ethiopians shall be at his steps" (Ch. 11:43).

It is important to notice that this takes place before Gog, in company with all the nations of his confederacy, is gathered to Jerusalem to battle. Thus:

"But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many. And he shall plant the tents of his pavilion between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him" (Ch. 11:44-45).

Tidings Out Of The East And North

These tidings trouble the northern power when it is entrenched in Egypt, so that the cause of them must be sought to the north and east of that country. Jerusalem is north of Egypt, and Sinai is east of it. The concentration of the military potential of the Western Powers at Jerusalem in conjunction with Israel, will cause Gog to move towards that centre, for the moment ignoring the confusing and bewildering reports that are coming in from the east, from towards Sinai.

These, doubtless, will relate to the activities of Christ as he prepares his forces, and moves his arm out into the arena of conflict.

Thus, three hostile forces will be gathered in the Middle East. The Gogian confederacy will occupy Egypt and the coastal plains of Israel; the Tashian confederacy (Western Powers) will be concentrated to the east of the land, including the territories of Edom, Moab, and Ammon; whilst in the precincts of Sinai, Christ will organise his army as Yahweh Sabaoth.

Yahweh Sabaoth is the militant title of Deity. It signifies "He who will be manifested as Armies", and is prophetic of the Army of immortals gathered under Christ. Christ's followers are chosen of him to be soldiers (2 Tim. 2:4), and during the period of their probation are in training for the future conquest of the world.

Isaiah, predicting the "increase of government and peace," and the universal "establishment of justice and judgment" in Messiah's kingdom, declares: "The zeal of Yahweh Sabaoth will perform this" (Isa. 9:7). The zeal of this army of immortals, manifesting the power of Yahweh, with Christ as its Commander, will wreak havoc upon the Gentiles, set up again the throne of David, and extend its influence throughout the world. The words of Psalm 149 will then be realised:

"Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of El (divine strength) be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword (the power of the spirit - Heb. 4:12) in their hand; to execute vengeance upon the nations, and punishments upon the people; to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; to execute upon them the judgments written; this honour have all His saints: Halleluyah (Praise ye Yah)."

Again:

"I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war . . . . . And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean" (Rev. 19:11-14).

But though all the saints will identify themselves with the work of conquest, it is obvious that only a representative army will be required at Armageddon. The glorified saints will be organised into the "eyes" (Zech. 4:10), "arms" (Isa. 40:10), "name" (Isa. 30:21), and "feet" (Zech. 14:4) of Yahweh, each having a specific work to perform. Some saints will be given the work of teaching, others administration, others occupying conquered territory, others directing the work of conquest.

Many of those glorified who were living contemporary with Christ's coming, will need to tend their own children (Ezek. 47:22- 23) of tender age. They will be exempt from the work of conquest therefore. On the other hand, Zechariah refers to "the feet" of Yahweh standing upon the Mount of Olives (Zech. 14:4). These "feet" are not exclusively the feet of Christ, though Christ will be there, but the multitudinous Yahweh, the glorified "people of the name" (Acts 15:14). They represent the contingent of the saints who will "walk through the land" conquering the nations. In Eureka, vol 2, p.562. Brother Thomas refers to them as "the pedal pillars of fire," that is "the feet" of the multitudinous Christ which were "as if' they burned in a furnace" (Rev. 1:15). They represent the army of the multitudinous Christ, as it marches forth to war.

Arabs First Disciplined

The evil tidings will cause Gog to leave an army of occupation in conquered Egypt, and move his main forces north to meet the threat of the combined Western powers in that area, whilst, meanwhile, Christ will move forth from Sinai.

The first nations to feel the weight of his might will be those in close proximity to Sinai: the Arabs. They are to be disciplined, brought into subjection to Christ, and then, after Armageddon, removed from the land promised to Abraham and his seed, and transferred to one of their own. At that time, they will be taught the precepts of righteousness, and will ultimately accept Yahweh of Israel as their God.

Therefore, the Arabs are to find an honoured place in the Kingdom of God.

This destiny is quite contrary to that predicted of Edom. The latter power will be completely overthrown, and will be "as though it had not been" (Obad. 16; Ezek. 35:14-15). The Scriptures refer to two Edoms: historical Edom and typical Edom. The ancient nation is historical Edom, and was entirely overthrown. The Gogian confederacy will be antitypical Edom, and, likewise, will be utterly destroyed.

Not so the Arabs; showing conclusively, that they should not be confused with Edom. Isaiah declares of the Arabs:

"The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall SHINE FORTH THE PRAISES OF YAHWEH. All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up WITH ACCEPTANCE ON MINE ALTAR, and I will glorify the house of My glory" (Ch. 60:6-7).

The Arabs are to be disciplined and converted; but how will this be done?

The answer is the first by the sword: and the latter by instruction in the word. In confirmation of this we direct attention to the prophecies of Habakkuk 3 and Isaiah 21:13-17.

Habakkuk's Prophecy

In his prophecy of the future (Ch. 3), Habakkuk described how the Mighty One shall come in from Teman, or the south, and will first move against the territories of Midia and Cush. "Eloah," he declared, "shall come in from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran" (v.3). Then, referring to his conquests, he declares:

"I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction, and the curtains of Midian did tremble" (v.7).

The tents are described as being in affliction and trembling because of the Mighty One, as he marches from Sinai through the territory of Midian and Cushan.

Where are those territories located?

Midian was a son of Abraham by Keturah. His descendants formed one of the tribes of the desert which ultimately developed into the Arab peoples. The land of Midian is adjacent to the gulf of Aqaba, stretching along the Red Sea coast. It will be recalled that Moses' wife, Zipporah, was a Midianitess (Exod. 2:16-22).

Significantly, in Numbers 12:1, she is also described as an "Ethiopian woman" or a Cushite, as the margin renders it. It is obvious, therefore, that tribes of Cush occupied territory close to that of Midian. Intermarriage took place. These Cushite tribes can be identified with the Arab powers of Sheba and Dedan, referred to in Ezekiel 38. In Genesis 25:3, Sheba and Dedan are listed as descendants of Abraham, whilst 1 Chronicles 1:9 traces them through Cush. It seems that somewhere along the line of descent, some of the descendants of Abraham through Keturah, intermarried with those of Cush, and that the "tents of Cushan" of Habakkuk 3 relate to the Arabian descendants of Cush through Abraham.

It is significant that Habakkuk describes the "affliction" and "trembling" of these Arab powers as the first work in the Mighty One's march of conquest.

The Oracle Concerning Arabia

Habakkuk's prophecy is supported by other Scriptures. Isaiah refers to the effect of Christ's conquests as "a day of Midian" (Isa. 9:4-5). The "curtains of Midian trembled" on that terrible day when Yahweh caused a panic to sweep the nation when they heard the shout of Gideon's three hundred warriors, and saw the flashing lights of their torch-bearing trumpeters. A similar "day of Midian" is in store for the modern Midianites when Christ manifests his power in the land. Their ancient enmity against IsraeI will cease; their jealousy against the people (a heritage from their father Ishmael) will pass away: and after they have been humbled by the discipline of divine judgment, they will be blessed in Abraham their forefather in fulfilment of the type.

It is recorded that prior to his death, Abraham called his sons before him, and giving them each gifts, sent them away eastward out of the territory which Isaac was to inherit (Gen. 25:6). Earlier he had been told that "the son of the bondwoman would not be heir with Isaac" (Gen. 21:10), but that he would "dwell in the presence of his brethren" or in close proximity to the land (Gen. 16:12). These promises will be fulfilled at Christ's coming. The disciplined and humbled Arabian tribes will be sent eastward from the land to be inherited by Israel after the flesh, to a territory of their own which though today it is desert, it will then "blossom as the rose."

Of course, the disciplining, educating and settling of the Arabs in their own territory will be a work of time. They will be disciplined by Christ before the battle of Armageddon, but not settled in the land "eastward" from that promised Isaac, until after the defeat of Gog's forces.

All this is indicated in a remarkable prophecy recorded in Isaiah 21:13-17. We invite the reader to compare the following rendition (based upon the Revised Version) with the Authorised Version:

"The oracle concerning Arabia. In the forest at evening shall ye lodge, 0 ye travelling companies of Dedanim. The inhabitants of Teman shall bring water to him that is thirsty, they shall meet with bread him that fled. For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war" (Isa. 21:13-15).

Here is a prophecy referring to a time when the Arabs will hospitably assist with bread and water those who flee from "the grievousness of war." It is a "latter day" prophecy, relating to the "evening time" of Yahweh's purpose.

Who will be caused to flee from the ravages of war at such a time? The answer is, Israel. When Russia moves south against Egypt, and north against Jerusalem, it will be the Jewish people who will suffer, and who will be forced to flee east as refugees from Gog's attack. Under present conditions, it would be just as perilous for those refugees to fall into the hands of the Arabs as it would into those of the Russians, but when this shall take place, a change will have come over the Arabs. Those of the south (of Teman) at least will succour the fleeing Israelites, meeting them with "water and bread" a symbolic act of kindness (cp. Deut. 23:4).

What will cause the change? The prophecy of Habakkuk 3 supplies the answer. The Arabs of the south have felt the weight of Christ's power, and part of the terms of capitulation is that they desist from their ancient enmity against Israel, and assist them in their extremity. Having experienced the chastening hand of divine judgment, the Arabs will assist to provide a covet from the storm to Israel from the face of the spoiler.

The Arabs Transformed

But why is it that the Arabs are referred to as "dwelling in a forest at evening"? The answer is, because of the great transformation that is to take place in both the Arabian people and the place of their abode. They are to inherit the Arabian peninsula which will then be changed from a desert to a place of greatest fertility, fulfilling the prophecy: "the desert blossom as the rose." Isaiah refers to this coming change:

"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth: shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen (Ch. 43:19-20).

In Eureka vol. 3, p.598, Brother Thomas renders a portion of this as: "The living things of the plain shall glorify me, swift things and the daughters of voracious ones" (the "wild Arabs" figuratively "the dragons" and "owIs" or "ostriches")."

In this passage, Isaiah shows the reason why the Arabs are dealt with first by Christ. It is in order that due preparation might be made for Israel in view of the impending crisis.

Other places speak of the great changes to be wrought in the lands to be occupied by the Arabs. Isaiah 35:1-2 refers to "the wilderness and solitary place" rejoicing, and blossoming as the rose, because "the glory of Yahweh and the excellency of the Elohim (the multitudinous Christ) shall be manifested."

This glory will be manifested by the multitudinous Christ (see 2 Thess. 1:10) as the work of conquest is commenced. In Chapter 41:18-20, Isaiah describes how that "rivers and fountains of water" will break forth throughout those areas of the Middle East that are today arid wastes.

The capitulation of the Arabs to Christ's power will be followed by a demand that they give glory to Yahweh:

"Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voices, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock (or "the rocky country" - Arabia Petrea - Brother Thomas) sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains. Let them give glory to Yahweh. Yahweh shall go forth as a mighty man; He shall stir up jealousy like a man of war; He shall cry, yea roar; He shall prevail against His enemies. I have long time holden My peace; I have been still, and refrained Myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman: I will destroy and devour at once" (Isa. 42:11-14).

Thus this prophecy, which speaks of Christ, also refers to the Arab tribes acknowledging the conqueror and submitting to him. One of the terms of capitulation and cessation of hostilities will be the agreement on the part of the Arab tribes to cease their ancient hostility towards Israel. Thus, appropriately, at the time when Abraham is again in the land, he will play a part in solving the ancient enmity that has existed between the descendants of his two sons.

A Specific Time

The "oracle concerning Arabia" also speaks of a specific time in which the prophecy will be fulfilled. The A.V. reads:

"For thus hath Yahweh said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail; and the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished; for Yahweh Elohim of Israel hath spoken it" (Isa. 21:16-17).

There may have been a partial fulfilment of this prophecy in the days of Sennacherlb, in which, with in a year of Isaiah uttering it the Assyrian had so imposed his fear upon the countries adjacent to Judah, that even the Arabs were induced to forsake their ancient hostility and assist Jewry against the common enemy, but if so, the fulfilment was only partial, and the prophecy still awaits its complete fulfilment.

The Hebrew word hod, rendered "within", could be translated "in yet" a year, and has been so rendered. Thus understood, it could relate to a specific time, rather than indicating that within the next twelve months the prophecy would be fulfilled. In other words, in order to emphasise the certainty of the unlikely prophecy, the prophet was instructed to state that Yahweh has determined a specific time for its fulfilment, without indicating when that shall be. We know that there is a "set time" for Christ to return, as there is "a set time to favour Zion". There is also a "set time" when Arab hostility will be brought to an end.

This is further indicated in the next statement: "according to the years of an hireling." This again relates to a computed, appointed time, as is indicated in Job 7: 1. Such expressions emphasise that the prophecy is without doubt; it will be fulfilled, and at the time appointed.

The succeeding statements show how it will be brought about. The "glory of Kedar," his warlike prowess, shall fail, and his ability to fight will be diminished. By what means? Through the action of Yahweh Elohim: the divine title expressing the majesty of Yahweh in the saints.

Kedar was the second son of Ishmael (Gen. 25:31), but like Abraham, he rose to the pre-eminence over his brother, so that sometimes the term is used for Arabia in general (Isa. 42:11: Ezek. 27:20).

To summarise. Having completed the judgment of the responsible, and sent Elijah and his associates to apprise Israel scattered abroad that their Messiah has returned, Christ, in company with other saints deputed for the war, will emerge from Sinai, and will discipline those Arab powers close to that area. It may possibly be this belligerent action that will comprise portion of the "tidings out of the east" that will trouble the Russian Gog and cause him to leave an occupying force in Egypt, and move his main forces north to meet the threat of the Western Powers at Jerusalem.

THE SMITING AND HEALING OF EGYPT

Christ Turns Against Egypt

Following the disciplining of the Arabs, Christ will move against Egypt. This is the order set forth in Habakkuk's prophecy (Ch. 3). He describes how that Yahweh's wrath will be expended against "the sea" prior to marching "through the land" to destroy the power of Ros (rendered "head" - v.13) at Jerusalem.

The terms used by the prophet are similar to those used to describe the Exodus, for the former is the antitype of the latter.

The Egyptians, like the Arabs, will be disciplined and forced to submit to the reign and teaching of Christ. The Psalmist (in a Messianic Psalm cp. v.18 with Eph. 4:8) outlined the purpose of Yahweh in these terms:

"Rebuke the company of spearmen, The multitude of the bulls, with calves of the people,

Till every one submit himself with pieces of silver;

Scatter thou the people that delight in war.

Princes shall come out of Egypt;

Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth;

0 sing praises unto Yahweh. Selah."

- Psalm 68:30-32.

By "spearmen" is meant "reeds"; notice that the margin renders it as "Rebuke the beast of the reeds." This points directly to Egypt, so that Moffatt renders: "Check that brute of a Nile power."

Here, then, is a prophecy showing that Egypt, the ancient enemy of Israel, whose very name suggests oppression, will be checked by Christ in the day of his glory. The subjugation by Christ of that nation will be salutary in its ultimate effect, as the Psalmist likewise saw, for he went on to speak of "princes coming out of Egypt." There will be, as Isaiah shows, both a smiting and a healing of Egypt.

The Psalmist also spake of the "multitude of bulls and calves of the people" being rebuked, and here the reference is to apostate forms of religion. Again Moffatt recognised that, and rendered it: "the bullocks and steers of pagans." The plagues that Yahweh poured out upon Egypt in the days of Moses rebuked both the nation and its religion, and that also will be the case in the future. However, it will not be the religion of Egypt only that will be rebuked, but false forms of religion throughout the world.

This smiting will continue "until every one submit himself with pieces of silver." Surely, in this, we have a reference to the redemption money that every Israelite had to pay as "a ransom for his soul" (Exod." 30:12; Lev. 5:15). False religion will thus be rebuked until all accept the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

The statement: "Scatter thou the people that delight in war," needs no comment. It will be the work of Christ, the prince of peace, to establish peace on a basis of righteousness, and in doing so "destroy those who would destroy the earth" (Rev. 11:15, 18. Cp. Ps. 46:9; 72:7; Isa. 2:2-4; 9:6-7: 32:7; 66:12).

Then we have the promise: "Princes shall come out of Egypt." The word in the Hebrew is not the normal word for princes, but "chashman" from a root signifying that which is "firm" or "capacious." In the days of David, who composed the Psalm, Egypt was an extremely powerful nation, and its ambassadors could dictate terms. Here, however, they are shown pleading to God. Isaiah refers to this, prophesying: "They (Egyptians) shall cry unto Yahweh because of the oppressors, and He shall send them a saviour" (Isa. 19:20). The "princes" of the Psalm, therefore, are really ambassadors, and that is the word by which the Septuagint renders the term.

The Egyptian ambassadors, at a time of great crisis, will seek the assistance of God, who will provide them with a saviour, even the Lord Jesus. The result will be the extension of Christ's rule over Egypt. Ethiopia will then follow suit, and finally, all nations will be incorporated into his rule.

It seems incredible that Egypt should plead to the God of Israel for help, but more unlikely things than that have happened in the course of fulfilling Bible prophecy.

Is there any natural cause for Egypt, at a time of acute difficulty to send ambassadors to Christ for assistance? Yes, there is. The fact that Christ, at that time, will have disciplined the Arabs, and they have been given terms of help to them, would be quickly known in Egypt, and could cause the Egyptians (then under the heel of Russia) to seek the assistance of the anti- Russian forces from Teman. This call for assistance will bring Christ and his army of immortals down into Egypt, and against the remnant of the Gogian forces entrenched there as an army of occupation.

Egypt Conquered Before Armageddon

Can it be established that Egypt will be occupied by Christ and his forces before Armageddon? We believe that it can. For example, Habakkuk places it in that order, and his prophecy sets out the conquest of Christ from the time he emerges from Teman (Sinai) until he is enthroned in Jerusalem.

But, in addition, the prophecy of Isaiah relating to Egypt, and which has not yet been fulfilled (see Isaiah 19:21) demands it.

Christ is represented as invading Egypt at the request of the Egyptians, who are suffering from the depredations of a "cruel lord and fierce king" who has previously occupied the land.

"And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them" (Isa. 19:4).

"They shall cry unto Yahweh because of the oppressors, and He shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them. And Yahweh shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know Yahweh in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto Yahweh, and perform it" (vv. 20- 21).

The "cruel lord" is the King of the North of Daniel 11:40-45. He will move south against Egypt, and stretching forth his hands, will have "power over the treasures" of the land. It will be from his rapacious hands that the Egyptians will plead to Christ for deliverance.

But Daniel goes on to show that having occupied Egypt, the King of the North will move the main strength of his forces "the tents of his tabernacle" to a place "between the seas" (the Mediterranean and Dead Seas) in the glorious holy mountain, where he will come to an end by divine intervention.

This order of events, demands that Christ enters Egypt to break the power of Gog there, before moving north to Jerusalem, for otherwise, once the power of Gog is smitten so decisively at the latter place, there would be no need for the Egyptians to cry for help: they would have sufficient power of themselves to rise against the army of occupation.

But why should Christ move to deliver Egypt so early in the course of events? Because preparation must be made for the restoration of the Jewish people abroad under the supervision of Elijah. As we saw in our previous article (see The Coming of Elihah), Elijah will supervise their return via Egypt and the north: across the Red Sea and the Euphrates. Therefore, in readiness for this eventuality, Egypt will be first smitten, or humbled, before Christ moves north to Jerusalem.

In his work of conquest, therefore, Christ will follow a pattern that will be of assistance to Israel after the flesh. By first disciplining the Arabs, he will prepare for the influx of refugees who will flee from before Gog, when he ascends from Egypt to Jerusalem: and in disciplining the Egyptians, he will make ready for those Jews who will begin to return shortly afterwards under the Supervision of Elijah and his associates.

In Eureka vol. 2, p. 557, Brother Thomas suggests that the occupation of Egypt by Christ might well cause Britain to seek the assistance of the new power from Teman. He writes:

"The Russo-Assyrian King of the North will have inflicted this injury upon England (the invasion of Egypt), previous to Yahweh riding into Egypt upon the swift rainbowed cloud. Hence, the invasion of Egypt, and the destruction of the power of the king of the north in Egypt, will, doubtless, be rejoiced in by the British government; and may lead to an alliance between England, the modern Tyre, and the New Power, the common enemies of Gog and the Papacy, after the type of Hiram and Solomon, or of the Queen of Sheba and the King of Israel. In this event, 'her merchandise and her hire will be holiness to Yahweh: it shall not be treasured, nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before Yahweh, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing' (Isa. 23:18)."

However, we plan to consider the effect of Christ's invitation of Egypt a little more closely in our next Prophetic Supplement (The Smiting and Healing of Egypt), God willing, in the course of which we propose to provide a more detailed consideration of Isaiah 19. --H.P.Mansfield