78:12 He did amazing things in the sight of their ancestors,
in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan. 1
105:23 Israel moved to 2 Egypt;
Jacob lived for a time 3 in the land of Ham.
105:38 Egypt was happy when they left,
for they were afraid of them. 4
135:9 He performed awesome deeds 5 and acts of judgment 6
in your midst, O Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his servants.
1 sn The region of Zoan was located in the Egyptian delta, where the enslaved Israelites lived (see Num 13:22; Isa 19:11, 13; 30:4; Ezek 30:14).
2 tn Heb “entered.”
3 tn Heb “lived as a resident alien.”
3 tn Heb “for fear of them had fallen upon them.”
4 tn Or “signs” (see Ps 65:8).
5 tn Or “portents”; “omens” (see Ps 71:7). The Egyptian plagues are alluded to here.