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Jeremiah 46:3

1 This is the word of the LORD about the nations—the word that came to Jeremiah the prophet

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:

“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!

5 Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle!
KJV
Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.
WEB
“Prepare the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle!
ASV
Prepare ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.
DARBY
Make ready buckler and shield, and draw near to battle!
BLB
“Arrange the buckler and shield, and draw near for the battle!
ÅB
Sett skjoldene i stand, de små og de store, og rykk fram til striden!
OTB
"Forbered skjold og rustning, og gå frem til kamp!
B1930
Sett skjoldene i stand, de små og de store, og rykk frem til striden!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 21:5

    They prepare a table, they lay out a carpet, they eat, they drink! Rise up, O princes, oil the shields!

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  • Nahum 2:1

    One who scatters advances against you, O Nineveh. Guard the fortress! Watch the road! Brace yourselves! Summon all your strength!

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  • Jeremiah 51:11–12

    Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD— vengeance for His temple.

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  • Nahum 3:14

    Draw your water for the siege; strengthen your fortresses. Work the clay and tread the mortar; repair the brick kiln!

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  • Joel 3:9

    Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack!

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  • Isaiah 8:9–10

    Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!

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