As against Egypt, against the army of [a]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.

[b]Make ready buckler and shield, and go forth to battle.

Make ready the horses, and let the horsemen get up, and stand up with your sallets, furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 46:2 Read 2 Kings 23:29 and 24:7; 2 Chron. 35:20.
  2. Jeremiah 46:3 He warneth the Egyptians to prepare themselves to war.

Concerning Egypt:(A)

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

“Prepare your shields,(F) both large and small,
    and march out for battle!
Harness the horses,
    mount the steeds!
Take your positions
    with helmets on!
Polish(G) your spears,
    put on your armor!(H)

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