[:en]The Lord tried to convince the people not to form unholy alliances with other nations.
- The people of Philistine depended on Egypt and Ethiopia to help them but failed.
- Isaiah took off his sackcloth and sandals. He did so and went around stripped and barefoot. This was a sign that the king of Assyria will strip and barefoot the Egyptian captains and put them to shame. People would realize the futility of relying on Egypt for deliverance.
When you need help, call on the true and almighty God. Do not rely on people to defend or protect you.[:]