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This message is to Egypt. It is about the army of Neco king of Egypt [C ruled 610–595 bc], which ·was defeated at [L struck] the city of Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. This was in the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah [C 605 bc]. This is the Lord’s message to Egypt:

“Prepare your shields, large and small,
    and ·march out [advance] for battle!
Harness the horses
    and ·get on them [L mount the steeds]!
·Go to your places for battle [Take your station]
    and put on your helmets!
·Polish [Burnish] your spears.
    Put on your ·armor [coats of mail]!

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