17:17 Pharaoh with his great army and mighty horde will not help 1 him in battle, when siege ramps are erected and siege-walls are built to kill many people.
17:18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Take note 2 – he gave his promise 3 and did all these things – he will not escape!
1 tnHeb “deal with” or “work with.”
2 tn The word הִנֵּה (hinneh, traditionally “behold”) indicates being aware of or taking notice of something.
3 snHeb “hand.” “Giving one’s hand” is a gesture of promise (2 Kgs 10:15).