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25 The Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, has said: Behold, I will punish Amon[a] of Thebes, and Egypt, her gods and her kings, Pharaoh and those who trust in him. 26 I will hand them over to those who seek their lives, to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and his officials. At a later time, Egypt will be inhabited again as in times past, says the Lord.

27 But as for you, my servant Jacob, fear not;
    Israel, do not be dismayed.
Behold, I will rescue you from afar
    and your descendants from the land of their exile.
Jacob will return and be at peace again,
    tranquil, with no one to trouble him.

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  1. Jeremiah 46:25 Amon: the national god of Egypt.

25 The Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “I am about to bring punishment on Amon god of Thebes,(A) on Pharaoh,(B) on Egypt and her gods(C) and her kings, and on those who rely(D) on Pharaoh. 26 I will give them into the hands(E) of those who want to kill them—Nebuchadnezzar king(F) of Babylon and his officers. Later, however, Egypt will be inhabited(G) as in times past,” declares the Lord.

27 “Do not be afraid,(H) Jacob(I) my servant;(J)
    do not be dismayed, Israel.
I will surely save you out of a distant place,
    your descendants from the land of their exile.(K)
Jacob will again have peace and security,
    and no one will make him afraid.

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