2 I will provoke Egyptians against Egyptians;

each will fight against his brotherh

and each against his friend,

city against city, kingdom against kingdom.i

3 Egypt’s spirit will be disturbed within it,

and I will frustrate its plans.

Then they will inquire of worthless idols, ghosts,

mediums, and spiritists.j

4 I will hand over Egypt to harsh masters,k

and a strong king will rule it.

This is the declaration of the Lord God of Armies.