4. An enemy will attack Egypt,and Cush will tremble with fear.When the killing begins in Egypt,her wealth will be taken away,and her foundations will be torn down.
5. Cush, Put, Lydia, Arabia, Libya, and some of my people who had made an agreement with Egypt will fall dead in war.
6. “ ‘This is what the Lord says:Those who fight on Egypt’s side will fall.The power she is proud of will be lost.The people in Egypt will fall dead in warfrom Migdol in the north to Aswan in the south,says the Lord God.
7. They will be the most deserted lands.Egypt’s cities will be the worst of cities that lie in ruins.
8. Then they will know that I am the Lordwhen I set fire to Egyptand when all those nations on her side are crushed.
9. “ ‘At that time I will send messengers in ships to 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.