8 It is the Egyptian army,overflowing all the land,boasting that it will cover the earth like a flood,destroying cities and their people.
9 Charge, you horses and chariots;attack, you mighty warriors of Egypt!Come, all you allies from Ethiopia, Libya, and Lydiawho are skilled with the shield and bow!
10 For this is the day of the Lord, the lord of Heaven’s Armies,a day of vengeance on his enemies.The sword will devour until it is satisfied,yes, until it is drunk with your blood!The Lord, the lord of Heaven’s Armies, will receive a sacrifice todayin the north country beside the Euphrates River.
11 “Go up to Gilead to get medicine,O virgin daughter of Egypt!But your many treatmentswill bring you no healing.
12 The nations have heard of your shame.The earth is filled with your cries of despair.Your mightiest warriors will run into each otherand fall down together.”
13 Then the lord gave the prophet Jeremiah this message about King Nebuchadnezzar’s plans to attack Egypt.
14 “Shout it out in Egypt!Publish it in the cities of Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes!Mobilize for battle,for the sword will devour everyone around you.