7. Egypt will be desolate,surrounded by desolate nations,and its cities will be in ruins,surrounded by other ruined cities.
8. And the people of Egypt will know that I am the lordwhen I have set Egypt on fireand destroyed all their allies.
9. At that time I will send swift messengers in shipsto terrify the complacent Ethiopians.Great panic will come upon themon that day of Egypt’s certain destruction.Watch for it!It is sure to come!
10. “For this is what the Sovereign lord says:By the power of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon,I will destroy the hordes of Egypt.