1. The Lord spoke this message to the prophet Jeremiah about the nations.
2. This is the message about Egypt, about the army of Pharaoh Neco, king of Egypt. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon defeated his army at Carchemish along the Euphrates River during the fourth year that Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, was king of Judah.
3. “Get your large and small shields ready; advance into battle.
4. Harness your horses. Mount up, you horsemen.Take your positions, and put on your helmets.Polish your spears.Put on your armor.
5. “What do I see in them?They are terrified.They are retreating.Their warriors are defeated.They flee without looking back.Terror is all around them,” declares the Lord.