Nevertheless they shall be his servants, that they may know my power and the power of my service in the kingdoms of the countries.' — Even in partial deliverance, Judah remains subordinate to Egypt. The phrase וִיהְיוּ לוֹ עֲבָדִים (they shall be his servants) emphasizes political humiliation. The phrase לְמַעַן יִדְעוּ שְׁנוֹתִי (that they may know my power) suggests Egypt's domination teaches Judah about God's power through negative example.

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