9 Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. 10 Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains. 11 You too will become drunk; you will go into hiding and seek refuge from the enemy.
Nahum 3:9–11
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