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Jeremiah 46

Gaebelein's Annotated BibleGaebelein's Annotated

Verses 1-28

IV. THE PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE GENTILE NATIONS

CHAPTER 46

Concerning Egypt

1. Prophecy about Pharaoh-Necho (Jeremiah 46:1-12 )

2. Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion of Egypt (Jeremiah 46:13-26 )

3. A message of comfort (Jeremiah 46:27-28 )

Jeremiah 46:1-5 . This Pharaoh made an attempt to invade the territory of the king of Babylon, but was defeated by Nebuchadrezzar in a battle on the river Euphrates at Carchemish. This prophecy was given about eighteen years before the fall of Jerusalem. All was literally fulfilled.

Jeremiah 46:13-26 . This was given after the fall of Jerusalem, when the remnant had gone to Egypt. (See chapters 43 and 44.) This also was fulfilled. Jeremiah 46:26 promises a future restoration of Egypt. Compare this with Isaiah’s prophecy (Isaiah 19:19-25 ) .

Jeremiah 46:27-28 . This blessed message of comfort also awaits its final great fulfillment in the coming days of promised blessing for Jacob’s seed.

Bibliographical Information
Gaebelein, Arno Clemens. "Commentary on Jeremiah 46". "Gaebelein's Annotated Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gab/jeremiah-46.html. 1913-1922.