and. Some codices, cited in the Massorah (App-30), omit this word "and"; in which case we should render the clause: "Ethiopia strengthened her; Egypt [defended her with countless hosts (or hosts without end)]".
infinite. Hebrew. and there is no end. See the above note; and Compare Nahum 2:9; Nahum 3:3.Isaiah 2:7.
Put. Genesis 10:6, the third son of Ham, next to Cush (Ethiopia) and Mizraim (Egypt). Put was among the mercenaries of Tyre (Ezekiel 27:10). Compare Jeremiah 46:9.
Lubim. Lybians. Compare 2 Chronicles 12:3.Daniel 11:43.