Jeremiah 43-44
Chapter 43: Babylon shall conquer Egypt
Men try to discredit Jeremiah's
prophecy but they carry the people into Egypt. Jeremiah places stones at the
entry of the Pharoah’s house, and says Nebuchadnezzar shall set his throne on
them. Nebuchadnezzar shall array himself with Egypt, as a shepherd puts on his
garment. Jeremiah prophesies that Babylon shall conquer Egypt.
Chapter 44: Jeremiah prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem
Jeremiah disapproves of the Jews in
Egypt for continuing in idolatry (such as burning incense to the queen of
heaven). Jeremiah warns of the consequences for doing such evil;
“…because ye have sinned against
the Lord, and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord, nor walked in his law…
therefore this evil is happened unto you, as at this day.” (Jeremiah 44:23)
Jeremiah criticizes their refusal to reform, declares that they will be
destroyed along with Egypt for their false worship of false gods.
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