1. This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations:
2. Concerning Egypt:This is the message against the army of Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the River Euphrates by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah:
3. ‘Prepare your shields, both large and small,and march out for battle!