Ezekiel 30:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 On that day, messengers from me
will go forth in ships
to terrorize confident Ethiopia.
Anguish will be among them
on Egypt’s day—it is certainly coming![a]
10 Thus says the Lord God:
I will put an end to Egypt’s hordes
by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon:
11 He and his army with him,
the most ruthless of nations,
will be brought in to devastate the land.
They will draw their swords against Egypt
and fill the land with the slain.
Footnotes
- 30:9 God spreads panic throughout Ethiopia, ancient Cush, by sending messengers with news of Egypt’s fall. Rivers at its borders insulated Ethiopia and made it inaccessible except by boat.
Ezekiel 30:9-11
New International Version
9 “‘On that day messengers will go out from me in ships to frighten Cush(A) out of her complacency. Anguish(B) will take hold of them on the day of Egypt’s doom, for it is sure to come.(C)
10 “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says:
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