God Strikes Egypt
A. Civil War and a Cruel Ruler, vv. 1-4
1. Dread, hearts filled with fear
2. Discord, Egyptian against Egyptian
3. Draconian Ruler, the Assyrian king Sargon
B. Nile Dries Up, causing economic collapse, vv. 5-10
C. Foolish Counsel, vv. 11-15, the wisdom of their sages becomes foolishness and stupidity
God Saves Egypt
A. Egypt’s speech, v. 18, five cities speak Hebrew
B. Egypt’s sacrifices, vv. 19, 21, one city will build an altar to sacrifice to the Lord
C. Egypt’s supplication, vv. 20, 22, God will hear their prayer for salvation and save them
D. Egypt’s safety, vv. 23-25, a highway between Egypt, Israel, and Assyria will cement a peace treaty between former enemies