¹² He will set fire^(A) to the temples^(B) of the gods^(C) of Egypt; he will burn their temples and take their gods captive.^(D) As a shepherd picks^(E) his garment clean of lice, so he will pick Egypt clean and depart.

²⁵ The Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “I am about to bring punishment on Amon god of Thebes,^(A) on Pharaoh,^(B) on Egypt and her gods^(C) and her kings, and on those who rely^(D) on Pharaoh.

¹³ “‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says:

¹² “On that same night I will pass through^(A) Egypt and strike down^(B) every firstborn^(C) of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods^(D) of Egypt. I am the Lord.^(E)

A Prophecy Against Egypt

19 A prophecy^(A) against Egypt:^(B)