1. The Lord spoke this word to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations:
2. This message is about Egypt: This message is about the army of King Neco, king of Egypt. His army was defeated at the city of Carchemish on the Euphrates River. It was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. This was in the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah. This is the Lord’s message to Egypt:
3. “Prepare your shields, large and small.March out for battle!
4. Harness the horses.Soldiers, get on your horses!Go to your places for battle.Put on your helmets!Polish your spears.Put on your armor!
5. What do I see?That army is terrified.The soldiers are running away.Their warriors are defeated.They run away quickly.They don’t look back.There is terror on every side!” says the Lord.
6. “The fast runners cannot run away.The strong soldiers cannot escape.They will stumble and fallin the north, by the Euphrates River.