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Cush[a] and Egypt constituted her strength, without limit;
        Put and the Libyans were her[b] help.
10 Yet even she was destined for exile;
        she went into captivity.
Indeed, her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street.
        They cast lots for her officials;
            all of her powerful citizens were bound in chains.
11 Yes, even you will become drunk;
        you will have to hide!
        Even you will have to seek refuge from the enemy!

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  1. Nahum 3:9 Traditionally Ethiopia
  2. Nahum 3:9 LXX; MT your

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