Jeremiah 46:9

9 1Advance, O horses, and rage, O chariots! Let the warriors go out: men of Cush and 2Put who handle the shield, 3men of Lud, skilled in handling the bow.

Jeremiah 46:9 In-Context

7 "Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters surge?
8 Egypt rises like the Nile, like rivers whose waters surge. He said, 'I will rise, I will cover the earth, I will destroy cities and their inhabitants.'
9 Advance, O horses, and rage, O chariots! Let the warriors go out: men of Cush and Put who handle the shield, men of Lud, skilled in handling the bow.
10 That day is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, to avenge himself on his foes. The sword shall devour and be sated and drink its fill of their blood. For the Lord GOD of hosts holds a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.
11 Go up to Gilead, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt! In vain you have used many medicines; there is no healing for you.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Nahum 3:2; [Judges 5:22]
  • 2. Ezekiel 27:10
  • 3. Isaiah 66:19
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