1. Ushabtis (also known as shabtis) were placed in tombs and were intended to act as substitutes for the deceased, The shabti could he/she be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife.

3. It is thought by some that the term ushabti meant "follower" or "answerer" in Ancient Egyptian, because the figurine "answered" for the deceased person and performed all the routine chores of daily life for its master.

5. If (name) be decreed to (job/work), I Shabti, will do it.
If Terri be decreed to do the dishes, I Shabti, will do it.