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.
10. “ ‘This is what the Lord God says:I will destroy great numbers of people in Egyptthrough the power of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
11. Nebuchadnezzar and his army,the cruelest army of any nation,will be brought in to destroy the land.They will pull out their swords against Egyptand will fill the land with those they kill.