11. He and his armies—the most ruthless of all—will be sent to demolish the land.They will make war against Egyptuntil slaughtered Egyptians cover the ground.
12. I will dry up the Nile Riverand sell the land to wicked men.I will destroy the land of Egypt and everything in itby the hands of foreigners.I, the lord, have spoken!
13. “This is what the Sovereign lord says:I will smash the idols of Egyptand the images at Memphis.There will be no rulers left in Egypt;terror will sweep the land.
14. I will destroy southern Egypt,set fire to Zoan,and bring judgment against Thebes.
15. I will pour out my fury on Pelusium,the strongest fortress of Egypt,and I will stamp outthe hordes of Thebes.
16. Yes, I will set fire to all Egypt!Pelusium will be racked with pain;Thebes will be torn apart;Memphis will live in constant terror.
17. The young men of Heliopolis and Bubastis will die in battle,and the women will be taken away as slaves.
18. When I come to break the proud strength of Egypt,it will be a dark day for Tahpanhes, too.A dark cloud will cover Tahpanhes,and its daughters will be led away as captives.
19. And so I will greatly punish Egypt,and they will know that I am the lord.”
20. On April 29, during the eleventh year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, this message came to me from the lord: