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For even if they escape destruction,
    Egypt shall gather them;
    Memphis shall bury them.
Nettles shall possess their precious things of silver;[a]
    thorns shall be in their tents.(A)

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  1. 9.6 Meaning of Heb uncertain

Even if you escape destruction from Assyria,
    Egypt will conquer you, and Memphis[a] will bury you.
Nettles will take over your treasures of silver;
    thistles will invade your ruined homes.

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  1. 9:6 Memphis was the capital of northern Egypt.