13-14 When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia was on his way to attack Egypt, the Lord sent me with a warning for every Egyptian town, but especially for Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes. He said I must tell them:Prepare to defend yourselves!Everywhere in your nation,people are dying in war.
15 I have struck downyour mighty god Apisand chased him away.
16 Your soldiers stumbleover each otherand say, “Get up!The enemy will kill us,unless we can escapeto our own land.”
17 Give the king of Egyptthis new name,“Talks-Big-Does-Nothing”.
18 Egypt, I am the true king,the Lord All-Powerful,and as surely as I live,those enemies who attackwill tower over youlike Mount Tabor among the hillsor Mount Carmel by the sea.
19 You will be led away captive,so pack a few thingsto bring with you.Your capital, Memphis,will lie empty and in ruins.
20 An enemy from the northwill attack you, beautiful Egypt,like a fly biting a cow.