16 When that happens, the Egyptians will tremble like women, dreading Commander-in-chief Yahweh’s raised fist held against them. 17 Yehudah (the land of Judah) will become an object of terror to Egypt. Whenever they’re reminded of Yehudah they’ll become afraid, because of what Commander-in-chief Yahweh is planning against them.

18 At that time, there’ll be five cities in Egypt where they’ll speak out in Hebrew, and make oaths by Commander-in-chief Yahweh. (One of those cities will be called ‘the city of destruction’.)

19 At that time, there’ll be an altar to Yahweh in the middle of Egypt, and a stone pillar to him on their shared border. 20 It’ll be for a sign in Egypt and a witness to Commander-in-chief Yahweh, because when they’re oppressed and cry out to Yahweh for help, he’ll send a saviour and defender for them who will rescue them. 21 Then Yahweh will become known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know Yahweh that day, and they’ll worship him with sacrifices and offerings, and they’ll make a commitment to Yahweh and then they’ll honour it. 22 Then Yahweh will strike Egypt—striking then healing, and they’ll turn to Yahweh and he will take notice of their requests and will heal them.

23 At that time, there’ll be a highway from Egypt to Assyria (Heb. Ashshur), so Assyrians will go to Egypt and Egyptians will go to Assyria, and they’ll worship together. 24 Yisrael (Israel) will be the third in the group with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing in the middle of the region 25 when Commander-in-chief Yahweh will bless them saying, “Blessed be my people Egypt, and Assyria, the work of my hands, and Israel, my inheritance.”