# Isaiah 17–18: On Paper Tigers and Saving Signals (Ep. 166)

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Published: 2026-02-11T10:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

After our holiday hiatus, Bible Talk is back! In this episode, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 17–18, which includes the LORD's oracle against Damascus and Cush.

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