# I will restore the fortunes of Egypt

The phrase "fortunes of Egypt" is a metaphor for the people of Egypt who had been taken away to other countries. Alternate translation: "I will bring back the people of Egypt" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the region of Pathros

the southern part of Egypt between the Delta and the land of Cush. This is also called Upper Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# a lowly kingdom

Here "lowly" represents unimportant. Alternate translation: "an unimportant kingdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])