“A Hypocritical Nation”

Brant Gardner

The “hypocritical nation” is Jerusalem. After Assyria conquers Jerusalem’s neighbors, Samaria and Damascus, it will turn toward Jerusalem (2 Ne. 20:9–12). Isaiah describes the destructiveness of its attack and, speaking for Yahweh, emphasizes that God not only approves but directs this attack. Assyria is the tool of Yahweh’s vengeance.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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