Joe: Alright, so tell us about Isaiah 18!

Bible Expert: Well, Isaiah 18 is a prophecy about a foreign nation that God will judge. In the prophecy, God is described as a “lifter of His voice” who will send a signal to this foreign nation.

Joe: Wow, that’s amazing. Where is this foreign nation located?

Bible Expert: We don’t know exactly, but some scholars believe it is Ethiopia.

Joe: Ethiopia? That’s cool. So what happens in the prophecy?

Bible Expert: Well, the prophecy talks about the people of this nation being scattered and their land being turned into a desolate wilderness.

Joe: Man, that’s intense. Is there any hope for these people?

Bible Expert: Yes, the prophecy also talks about the people of this nation being redeemed. God will bring them back to His favor and restore their land.

Joe: Wow, that’s awesome. Anything else we should know about Isaiah 18?

Bible Expert: Yes, the chapter ends with a call for God’s people to wait and watch, to see what God will do. They are to look and see the outcome of His judgment, for it will be a sign of His mercy and justice.