3 For the day is near,the day of the Lord is near;it will be a day of storm clouds,it will be a time of judgment for the nations.
4 A sword will come against Egyptand panic will overtake Ethiopiawhen the slain fall in Egyptand they carry away her wealth and dismantle her foundations.
5 Ethiopia, Put, Lud, all the foreigners, Libya, and the people of the covenant land will die by the sword along with them.
6 “‘This is what the Lord says:Egypt’s supporters will fall;her confident pride will crumble.From Migdol to Syene they will die by the sword within her, declares the sovereign Lord.
7 They will be desolate among desolate lands,and their cities will be among ruined cities.
8 They will know that I am the Lordwhen I ignite a fire in Egyptand all her allies are defeated.
9 On that day messengers will go out from me in ships to frighten overly confident Ethiopia; panic will overtake them on the day of Egypt’s doom; for beware – it is coming!