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Nebuchadnezzar’s Conquest of Egypt

13 This is the message that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon to conquer[a] the land of Egypt.

14 “Announce in Egypt, proclaim in Migdol.
    Proclaim also in Memphis and Tahpanhes.
Say, ‘Take your positions and be ready,
    for the sword will devour all around you.’
15 Why are your warriors prostrate?
    They don’t stand[b] because the Lord has brought them down.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 46:13 Lit. strike down
  2. Jeremiah 46:15 Or Why does Apis flee and your bull not stand?