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13 This is the word the prophet Jeremiah received from the Eternal about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, to attack the land of Egypt.

14 Eternal One: Make this announcement in Egypt, and tell everyone in Migdol;
        proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes as well:
    Take your positions, and get ready for battle,
        for the sword will devour everyone around you.
15     Why are your mighty warriors lying face down?
        They do not stand, indeed cannot stand,
    Because I, the Eternal One, have pushed them to the ground.

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

14 “Announce this in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol;
    proclaim it also in Memphis(C) and Tahpanhes:(D)
‘Take your positions and get ready,
    for the sword devours(E) those around you.’
15 Why will your warriors be laid low?
    They cannot stand, for the Lord will push them down.(F)

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