Now when the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem because of the army of Pharaoh,
Even if you could defeat the whole Chaldean army that is now attacking you, and only the wounded remained, each in his tent, these would rise up and destroy the city with fire.
Jeremiah set out from Jerusalem to go to the territory of Benjamin, to receive his share of property among the people.
Meanwhile, Pharaoh’s army had set out from Egypt, and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard this report, they withdrew from the city.