Tyre is Laid Waste

 Isaiah 23:1 Tyre is laid waste, so that there is no house, no harbor. Isaiah 23:6 Pass over to Tarshish [to seek safety as exiles]! Wail, you inhabitants of the Tyre coast! Tyre is an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast. It is in modern-day Lebanon. It was a major Phoenician port known for its historical significance, particularly its connection to the Tyrian purple dye industry and its influential role in ancient trade and culture.

Tyre is a picture of the world financial/economic system. The prophecy reaches out to include the world financial/economic system that will exist during the 7 year tribulation period. Revelation chapter 18 describes the destruction of this system. Verse 2 Babylon the Great has fallen.

Some commentators believe that Babylon will be rebuilt. Others say that Babylon refers to the existing financial/economic system during the final 7 year tribulation period. Either concept could play out.

Isaiah verse 17 After the end of seventy years, the Lord will remember Tyre; Looking to the future, The Lord will remember the world financial/economic system at the end of the seven year tribulation period and restore it. Isaiah verse 18 says that this new system will be dedicated to the Lord. Goods will not be hoarded or stored in lust for gain. It will be used for those who dwell in the presence of the Lord. That they may eat sufficiently and have durable and stately clothing [suitable for those who minister at God's altar].

A Three Way Blessing

 Isaiah 19:24, 25 In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria. A blessing in the midst of the land, whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, "Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance."

These verses look forward to the Millennial Kingdom on earth albeit severe chastisement via the seven year tribulation period will proceed this glorious day of repentance and trusting in the Savior. Verse 20, He will send them a savior, a mighty one and will deliver them. This looks forward to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and his millennial rule and reign.

Assyria corresponds to most parts of modern-day Iraq as well as parts of Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey. This modern day hot spot of conflict, war, death, destruction and chaos will be transformed into a blessing upon the earth. Verse 23. In that day there will be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria. The Egyptians will worship [the Lord] with the Assyrians.

These are prophetic verses. Isaiah's vision reveals a new government where Messiah's salvation for the whole world is enacted.

How do we escape the tribulation as has been noted that will precede the establishment of the Millennial kingdom? This time period called the Day of the Lord, Jacob’s trouble, tribulation period that will last for 7 years? How do we escape? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Israel's Time of Trouble

 Isaiah chapter 17 points to the day of Jacob or Israel's time of great trouble. Israel had joined with Damascus against Judah which refused to align with Damascus to help protect against Assyria. Ancient Assyria included parts of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran. The core region was northern Iraq. The part with the Tigris River flowing through it. The Assyrian threat pictures a future time when Israel and Jerusalem will be invaded at Armageddon. This will be the time of final destruction of Israel's foes. Revelation 16:16.

Ten tribes of Israel had joined forces with the Arameans (Syria) to defend against Assyria. The two tribes of Judah would not participate in the unholy alliance. The Lord wanted Israel to trust in Him for their well being and not a gentile nation. Not only did the aggressor nations suffer but Israel also suffered because of faithlessness. Isiah 17:4-6 predicts this ruin and a surviving Israeli remnant.

Damascus reduced to rubble

Damascus was reduced to rubble when Tiglath-pileser (Assyria) took the city in 732 B.C. Sennacherib was grandson to Tiglath-pileser III. He waged war against many cities along the Mediterranean coast. Judah and Jerusalem were the most famous of his campaigns in 701 B.C. He did not succeed though and withdrew after receiving tribute from King Hezekiah. 

While Sennacherib conducted successful campaigns, his reign was marked by rebellions, political schemes, and ultimately, his assassination. What happened to Sennacherib is a picture of what will happen to all of Israel's foes during the time of great trouble (Day of the Lord). This time of tribulation will also bring forth a converted Israeli remnant destined for Kingdom blessing.

How do we escape this terrible time of tribulation that will come upon all the earth? This time period called the Day of the Lord, Jacob’s trouble, tribulation period that will last for 7 years? How do we escape? Repent and trust in Jesus!

The Millennial Kingdom

 Isaiah chapter 12 looks forward to the millennial kingdom on earth. The Jewish Feast of Tabernacles also depicts this time. God's anger and wrath is visited upon all the earth Jew and Gentile alike during the tribulation period. Thereafter the restored people will be thankful each and every one. After suffering the tribulation furnace, His anger will have passed. He will comfort His restored people during the millennial kingdom reign.

Verse 4 comes from Psalms 105:1. Give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Remember his marvelous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

The Lord is to be praised in song during this time. The message will be published throughout the entire millennial earth. The people will cry out joyfully during this time and shout! For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.