The prophecy opens with 'a vision of the Days to come', which appears to be part of a sequence of prophecies spanning until the end of Chapter 4. Let us briefly outline the ideas presented in the various sections of this prophetic passage.

"For eaching will come forth from Zion" – The prophecy begins with a vision of the Days to come, wherein Jerusalem, particularly the mountain of the House of the Lord, will be elevated above all other mountains and hills. While this could be read as a miraculous promise—that the mountain will physically become taller—the likely intent is metaphorical: the centrality of The mountain, which will be "higher" than the mountains and hills often associated with pagan worship: “On the high mountains, on the hills, and under every leafy tree” (Devarim 12:2). Many nations will come to Jerusalem, seeking to learn the ways of God, and as a result, they will live in harmony and peace under His judgment. This prophecy highlights a significant theme in Yeshayahu: one of the missions of God's nation is to spread Torah from Jerusalem. The aim is not to convert the entire world but rather to lead others to abandon idolatry and accept the ways of God.

The Sin of Pride – Against the backdrop of this astounding vision—where the nations come to learn from Israel—Yeshayahu brings his audience back to reality: “House of Yaakov, come, let us walk by the Lords light. For You have forsaken Your people, House of Yaakov,  full of what comes  from the East, full of auguries like the Philistines, glutted with customs of strangers” (2:5–6). Before we hope that the nations will learn from us how to serve God, we must ensure that we ourselves are not learning from them how not to serve God. The description continues with a central theme throughout the chapters: the sin of pride.

Yeshayahu highlights the power and might that the people of Yehuda believe they possess, referencing two forbidden practices outlined in the laws of the king: “Their land is filled with silver and gold, there is no end to their treasures; their land is filled with horses, there is no end to their chariots” (2:7). Yeshayahu also addresses the sin of idolatry but emphasizes a unique aspect: “Their land is filled with false gods; they bow to works of their hands; their own fingers forms them” (2:8). The people of Yehuda are so self-absorbed that they worship the creations of their own hands—choosing idolatry as an expression of self-admiration and pride.

Yeshayahu emphasizes that human power is destined to collapse. People should hide and tremble before "the dread of the Lord".” When God arrives and lowers the arrogant, it will become clear that only God is truly exalted: “The proud eyes of man are fallen man's erect bearing bent low; the Lord  alone will be exalted on that day” (2:11).

The Day of the Lord – The reason for people to hide is the coming of the Day of the Lord. Yeshayahu specifies the various entities that will be brought low, presenting two categories of downfall by God to "each proud man" (2:12): God's triumph over the proud elements of nature—“For all the cedars of Lebanon, high and  exalted; for all the oaks of Bashan; for all the lofty mountains, all the high hills” (2:13–14), and His triumph over the grand achievements of human civilization: “for each tall tower, each impenetrable  wall; for all the boats of Tarshish, all the ships of longing” (2:15–16). The consequences of God’s blow will drive people to hide in caves and discard their idols: “On that day, man will throw down his gods of silver, gods of gold, that he made to worship, to the moles and the bats; he will go into the rocks' clefts, the cliff's hidden places for fear of the Lord and His dazzling majesty as He comes to strike dread across the earth” (2:20–21).

The section concludes with a clear message for Yeshayahu’s audience they should accept as soon as possible: Do not be impressed by the arrogant and the powerful: “Stop; leave man be who breathes – for what is his importance?” (2:22).

The Timing of the Prophecy – This prophecy likely dates to the reigns of Uziya or Yotam. During their time, the Kingdom of Yehuda was strong and powerful. Divrei HaYamim recounts Uziya’s pride, stemming from his strength: “But as he grew powerful,, his arrogant heart grew corrupt, and he broke faith with the Lord his God” (Divrei HaYamim II 26:16). Additionally, the calamities described by Yeshayahu align with an earthquake, which Zecharya mentions occurred in Uziya’s time: “And you shall will from this valley of the Mountains, for the valley of the Mountains will reach for Atzal; you will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uziya, king of Yehuda” (Zecharya 14:5). [The "days of Uziya" could refer to either his reign or his lifetime, as Melakhim II 15 notes that Yotam ruled during Uziya’s leprosy.] While the prophecy’s backdrop is likely the days of Uziya, Yeshayahu intentionally omits a specific date, indicating that the message is timeless. It was relevant in its time and for generations to come. In every era, we must remember: “The Lord alone will be exalted on that day” (2:17).