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the rebellious children
This refers to the people of Judah.
declaration of Yahweh
See how you translated this in Isaiah 14:21.
They make plans, but not from me; they make alliances with other nations, but they were not directed by my Spirit
Both phrases mean the same thing and are used for emphasis. AT: “They make plans and ally with others but I do not approve" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)
They seek protection from Pharaoh
AT: "They ask Pharaoh to protect them"
take refuge in the shadow of Egypt
This emphasizes that the people of Judah believed the army of Egypt would keep them safe. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)