From then on, Hyksos relations with the south seem to have been mainly of a commercial nature, although Theban princes appear to have recognized the Hyksos rulers and may possibly have provided them with tribute for a period.
Semenjak itu, tampaknya hubungan-hubungan bangsa Hyksos dengan kawasan selatan sebagian besar bersifat komersial, meskipun tampaknya para penguasa Thebes mengakui kekuasaan raja-raja Hyksos dan sangat mungkin pula mempersembahkan upeti kepada mereka selama beberapa waktu.