8. Then they will know that I am the Lord.This will happen when I set fire to Egyptand when all those nations on her side are crushed.
9. “‘At that time I will send messengers in ships. They will frighten Cush which now feels safe. The people of Cush will tremble with fear when Egypt is punished. And that time is sure to come.
10. “‘This is what the Lord God says:I will destroy great numbers of people in Egypt.I will do it through Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.