Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah) — Perek 46

The prophecies against the nations begin with the defeat of Mitzrayim (Egypt) at Carchemish.

The focus shifts to judgments upon foreign nations. This chapter prophesies against Mitzrayim, specifically describing their crushing defeat by the Babylonian army at the battle of Carchemish. Despite Egypt's mighty cavalry and mercenaries, they will fall. The chapter concludes with a brief message of comfort to Yaakov, promising that while the nations will be destroyed, Yisrael will only be disciplined.

• The battle of Carchemish
• Defeat of the Egyptian army by Bavel
• Prophecy of Nevuchadnetzar invading Mitzrayim
• Comfort to Yaakov