2 concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah: 3 “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! 4 Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor!
Jeremiah 46:2–4
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Jeremiah 46:8–10
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Jeremiah 46:13–15
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Jeremiah 51:26–28
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