7. They will bethe emptiest land.Egypt’s cities will belike other cities that lie in ruin.
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.