Jeremiah 46:1-3
1599 Geneva Bible
46 He prophesieth the destruction of Egypt. 27 Deliverance is promised to Israel.
1 The words of the Lord, which came to Jeremiah the Prophet against the [a]Gentiles,
2 As against Egypt, against the army of [b]Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt, which was by the river Perath in Carchemish, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah.
3 [c]Make ready buckler and shield, and go forth to battle.
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- Jeremiah 46:1 That is, nine nations, which are round about the land of Egypt.
- Jeremiah 46:2 Read 2 Kings 23:29 and 24:7; 2 Chron. 35:20.
- Jeremiah 46:3 He warneth the Egyptians to prepare themselves to war.
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