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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)