1. The word of Adonai that came to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the nations.
2. For Egypt: concerning the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah.
3. “Arrange breastplate and shield! Advance to battle!
4. Harness the horses and mount, O horsemen! Take your position, with helmets! Polish the spears! Put on armor!