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A Specific Historical Prophecy
This verse isn't a vague threat but pinpoints a specific historical event: the Battle of Carchemish. Commentators explain this was a pivotal moment where Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian army decisively defeated Pharaoh-necho's Egyptian forces, marking a major shift in ancient world power.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 46:2
18th Century
Theologian
Against ... - That is, relating to, concerning. So Jeremiah 48:1; Jeremiah 49:1; see the note at Jeremiah 46:13.
Pharao…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 46:2
19th Century
Bishop
Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaoh-necho. —This Egyptian king was the last of its great native sovereigns. He was the sixt…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 46:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah begins here to prophesy against foreign nations and continues to do so until the second to last chapter. This is not to say that he then b…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:2
17th Century
Pastor
Against Egypt
This is the title of the first prophecy against Egypt; which is the first mentioned, because first acc…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 46:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…