8 Egypt is like the rising Nile River,like a river quickly overflowing its banks.Egypt says, ‘I will rise; I will cover the earth.I will destroy cities and the people in them.’
9 Go into battle, you horsemen.Drive wildly, you chariot drivers.March into battle, you warriors,you warriors from Sudan and Put who carry shields,you warriors from Lydia who use bows and arrows.
10 That day belongs to the Almighty Lord of Armies.It is a day of vengeance when he will take revenge on his enemies.His sword will devour until it has had enough,and it will drink their blood until it’s full.The Almighty Lord of Armies will offer them as sacrificesin the north by the Euphrates River.
11 Go to Gilead, and get medicine, dear people of Egypt.You have used many medicines without results; you can’t be cured.
12 The nations have heard of your shame; your cry fills the earth.One warrior will stumble over another,and both will fall together.”
13 The Lord spoke this message to the prophet Jeremiah about the coming of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, who will defeat Egypt.
14 “Tell this in Egypt; announce this in Migdol.Make it known in Memphis and in Tahpanhes.Say, ‘Take your positions, and get ready.Swords will kill those around you.’