2 Kings 18:21; Isaiah 20:5; Jeremiah 46:25; Ezekiel 29:6–7

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2 Kings 18:21

21 Behold, you are trusting now in Egypt, othat broken reed of a staff, which will pierce the hand of any man who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.


Isaiah 20:5

5 Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and of Egypt their boast.


Jeremiah 46:25

25 The Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, said: “Behold, I am bringing punishment upon Amon of Thebes, and Pharaoh and Egypt and her gods and her kings, upon Pharaoh and those who wtrust in him.


Ezekiel 29:6–7

6 Then all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the Lord.

“Because you1 have been a gstaff of reed to the house of Israel, 7 when they grasped you with the hand, you broke and tore all their shoulders; and when they leaned on you, you broke and made all their loins to shake.2