According to Isaiah 19:25, “The LORD Almighty will bless them [Egypt and Assyria], saying, ‘Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance.’ ” Throughout the Old Testament, Israel is often described as being God’s “people” (Psalm 100:3), his “handiwork” (Isaiah 29:23; 64:8), and his “inheritance” (Deuteronomy 9:26; 32:9).
