Jeremiah 45-46
Chapter 45: The Life of Baruch shall be
preserved
Baruch (who had written/read
Jeremiah’s prophecies in the temple in Jeremiah 36) is in anguish regarding the
destruction of Judah, but is assured that the Lord will build what he has
broken down and that his life shall be preserved.
Chapter 46: Conquest of Egypt and Babylon
The prophet sees the preparation of
Pharaoh Necho for the battle of Carchemish. In their confidence of victory, the
Egyptians are like a river overflowing its banks. However, they will be
defeated as the Lord decreed by the river Euphrates. The Egyptians will be
overthrown by Nebuchadnezzar after his siege of Tyre. The Jews will be eventually
returned to divine favour as Jacob returns to his own land.
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