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Jeremiah 46:1-3
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The Lord Speaks to Jeremiah about the Nations

46 The Lord often told me what to say about the different nations of the world.

What the Lord Says about Egypt

2 (A) In the fourth year that Jehoiakim[a] was king of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar[b] of Babylonia defeated King Neco of Egypt[c] in a battle at the city of Carchemish near the Euphrates River. And here is what the Lord told me to say about the Egyptian army:

3 It's time to go into battle!
    So grab your shields,

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Footnotes

  1. 46.2 Jehoiakim: See the note at 1.3.
  2. 46.2 King Nebuchadnezzar: Ruled 605–562 b.c. At the time of the battle in 605 b.c., he was crown prince, but his father died a few months later, and he became king.
  3. 46.2 King Neco of Egypt: Neco II, ruled 609–594 b.c.
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Jeremiah 46:1-3
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A Message About Egypt

46 This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations:(A)

2 Concerning Egypt:(B)

This is the message against the army of Pharaoh Necho(C) king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish(D) on the Euphrates(E) River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim(F) son of Josiah king of Judah:

3 “Prepare your shields,(G) both large and small,
    and march out for battle!

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