For his princes are at Zoan, and his ambassadors have reached Hanes, establishing the historical concreteness of the diplomatic overtures through the specific mention of Egyptian cities where negotiations are taking place. Zoan and Hanes represent Upper and Lower Egypt respectively, suggesting the extent and seriousness of the diplomatic mission. The mention of princes and ambassadors indicates the official nature of the mission and its significance. The oracle's specificity grounds the prophecy in historical reality, suggesting that the prophet is aware of actual diplomatic negotiations and is condemning them. The naming of Egyptian cities serves to make the condemnation concrete and verifiable, establishing the prophet's knowledge of contemporary political events.

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