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12 The other nations will see that you are ashamed.
All over the earth, people will hear you as you weep.
As your soldiers run from the battle,
they will fall over each other.
They will fall to the ground together.’

King Nebuchadnezzar will attack Egypt

13 The Lord gave this message to the prophet Jeremiah about King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. He said that Nebuchadnezzar would come to attack Egypt.

14 ‘Shout this message everywhere in Egypt.
Let people hear it in Migdol, Memphis and in Tahpanhes.
“Get ready to fight against your enemies!
They are already killing the people all around you.”

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12 The nations will hear of your shame;
    your cries will fill the earth.
One warrior will stumble over another;
    both will fall(A) down together.”

13 This is the message the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon(B) to attack Egypt:(C)

14 “Announce this in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol;
    proclaim it also in Memphis(D) and Tahpanhes:(E)
‘Take your positions and get ready,
    for the sword devours(F) those around you.’

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