1. The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the nations.
2. Against Egypt.Concerning the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, which was by the River Euphrates in Carchemish, and which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah:
3. “Order the buckler and shield,And draw near to battle!
4. Harness the horses,And mount up, you horsemen!Stand forth with your helmets,Polish the spears,Put on the armor!