Egypt’s army would have had many mercenaries from surrounding nations. In this case an Egyptian commander is envisioned calling on soldiers from Cush (Ethiopia), Put (a region along the east coast of Africa) and Lud (a region in Asian minor) to go out in battle.1
9 Montez, chevaux! précipitez-vous, chars! Qu'ils se montrent, les vaillants hommes, Ceux d'Ethiopie et de Puth qui portent le bouclier, Et ceux de Lud qui manient et tendent l'arc!