4. At this time Jeremiah still came and went freely among the people; he had not yet been put into prison.
5. Meanwhile, Pharaoh’s army had set out from Egypt, and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard this report, they withdrew from the city.
6. Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet:
7. Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Thus you must say to the king of Judah who sent you to consult me: Listen! Pharaoh’s army, which has set out to help you, will return to Egypt, its own land.
8. The Chaldeans shall return and attack this city; they shall capture it and destroy it by fire.