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Jeremiah 43:7

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The people refused to obey the voice of the Lord and went to Egypt, going as far as the city of Tahpanhes.

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Then all the people of Judah, from the least to the greatest, as well as the army commanders, fled in panic to Egypt, for they were afraid of what the Babylonians would do to them.

But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

For without consulting me, you have gone down to Egypt for help. You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection. You have tried to hide in his shade.

For though his power extends to Zoan and his officials have arrived in Hanes,

Egyptians, marching from their cities of Memphis and Tahpanhes, have destroyed Israel’s glory and power.

They took them all to the village of Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem, where they prepared to leave for Egypt.

And today I have told you exactly what he said, but you will not obey the Lord your God any better now than you have in the past.

This is the message Jeremiah received concerning the Judeans living in northern Egypt in the cities of Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis, and in southern Egypt as well:

Then Jeremiah said to them all, including the women, “Listen to this message from the Lord, all you citizens of Judah who live in Egypt.

“Shout it out in Egypt! Publish it in the cities of Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes! Mobilize for battle, for the sword will devour everyone around you.

When I come to break the proud strength of Egypt, it will be a dark day for Tahpanhes, too. A dark cloud will cover Tahpanhes, and its daughters will be led away as captives.




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