“Get your large and small shields ready; advance into battle.
Set the table. Spread the rugs ⌞by the table⌟. Eat. Drink. Get up, you leaders! Prepare your shields for battle!
Store water for the siege! Strengthen your defenses! Step into the claypits and trample the clay! Grab the brick mold!
The one who will scatter you is coming to attack you. Guard your fortress! Keep a lookout on the road! Prepare for battle! Be very courageous!
Announce this among the nations: Prepare yourselves for war. Wake up the warriors. Have all the warriors come near and attack.
“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.’
