Jeremiah 6:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD said, “Look towards the north, where a powerful nation has prepared for war.

Cross References

Nehemiah 1:9

But you also said that no matter how far away we were, we could turn to you and start obeying your laws. Then you would bring us back to the place where you have chosen to be worshipped.

Jeremiah 10:22

“Sounds of destruction rumble from the north like distant thunder. Soon our towns will be ruins where jackals live.”

Jeremiah 13:20

Jerusalem, you were so proud of ruling the people of Judah. But where are they now? Look north, and you will see your enemies approaching.

Jeremiah 25:32

The LORD All-Powerful says: You can see disaster spreading from far across the earth, from nation to nation like a horrible storm.

Jeremiah 25:9

and now I will let you be attacked by nations from the north, and especially by my servant, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia. You and other nearby nations will be destroyed and left in ruins for ever. Everyone who sees what has happened will be shocked, but they will still make fun of you.

Jeremiah 4:16

The LORD said, “Tell the nations that my people have rebelled against me. And so an army will come from far away to surround Jerusalem and the towns of Judah. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Jeremiah 47:2

I, the LORD, tell you that your land will be flooded with an army from the north. It will destroy your towns and sweep you away, moaning and screaming.

Jeremiah 5:15

People of Israel, I have made my decision. An army from a distant country will attack you. I've chosen an ancient nation, and you won't understand their language.

Jeremiah 5:16

All of them are warriors, and their arrows bring death.

Jeremiah 6:1

Run for your lives, people of Benjamin. Get out of Jerusalem. Sound a trumpet in Tekoa and light a signal fire in Beth-Haccherem. Soon you will be struck by disaster from the north.

Ezekiel 21:31

My furious anger will scorch you like fire, and I will hand you over to cruel men who are experts in killing.

Ezekiel 23:22

The LORD God said: Oholibah, though you no longer want to be with your lovers, they will surround you like enemies, when I turn them against you.

Habakkuk 1:6

I am sending the Babylonians. They are fierce and cruel— marching across the land, conquering cities and towns.

Deuteronomy 28:49

Foreigners who speak a strange language will be sent to attack you without warning, just like an eagle swooping down.