ישעיהו, פרק י״ט, פסוק כ״ד

A future era will bring a complete transformation of the global geopolitical landscape. Instead of remaining a vulnerable nation caught between rival empires, Israel will unite with its historical enemies, Egypt and Assyria. Together, they will accept the kingship of God, forming a powerful three-way alliance that will bring tremendous abundance to the entire world [ביאור שטיינזלץ, רש״י].

The exact nature of this new relationship is understood in a few different ways. The primary approach among commentators is that Israel will simply act as the third member of this alliance. In this view, all three nations will hold equal status and greatness, bound together by their shared faith in God [רש״י, רד״ק, מצודת דוד, שד״ל, אבן עזרא]. However, another perspective suggests a hierarchy within this union. Rather than being an equal partner, Israel will hold a position of authority and leadership over Egypt and Assyria, standing out as the most elite and significant of the three [מצודת ציון, מצודת דוד, אבן עזרא, שד״ל]. A third approach offers a different focus, suggesting that Israel will experience a threefold increase in prosperity by receiving direct blessings from these two global superpowers [מלבי״ם].

The ultimate impact of this alliance is a profound blessing for the earth, though commentators differ on how this blessing flows. Some explain that Israel itself will act as the central source of blessing and the ultimate role model, directly enriching Egypt and Assyria [אבן עזרא, שד״ל]. Conversely, others maintain that the combined force of all three nations will radiate a supreme blessing to the rest of the world, provided they remain steadfast in their faith in God [רד״ק, מצודת דוד].