1. The word of Jehovah that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations.
2. Of Egypt: concerning the army of Pharaoh-Necho king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates at Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, the king of Judah.
3. Make ready buckler and shield, and draw near to battle!