Historical Context and Prophetic Command
Isaiah 20:1-2
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Before the year that the chief commander, sent by Sargon king of Assyria, came to Ashdod and attacked and captured it,
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the LORD had already spoken through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and the sandals from your feet.” And Isaiah did so, walking around naked and barefoot.
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