Jeremiah 46:2

Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaoh–necho king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 46:10 interprets the battle as the Lord's day of vengeance and sacrifice.

Jeremiah 25:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 25:1 gives the same date (fourth year of Jehoiakim) as Jeremiah 46:2, linking the Egypt oracle to that chronological context.

Jeremiah 25:19 Historical context

Jeremiah 25:19 lists Pharaoh and Egypt among the nations to be judged by Babylon, making 46:2 a specific application of that list.

Jeremiah 25:9 Historical context

In Jeremiah 25:9, God declares He will bring Nebuchadnezzar against all surrounding nations, providing the wider context for Egypt's judgment in 46:2.

2 Chronicles 35:20 Historical context

2 Chronicles 35:20 describes the same battle at Carchemish from Necho's perspective, offering the historical background to Jeremiah's prophecy.

2 Chronicles 35:21 Historical context

2 Chronicles 35:21 records Necho's warning to Josiah before the battle, directly relating to the events in Jeremiah 46:2.

2 Kings 24:7 Historical context

2 Kings 24:7 states Egypt lost its territory after Carchemish, confirming the power shift to Babylon.

2 Kings 23:29 Historical context

2 Kings 23:29 recounts Pharaoh Necho's earlier victory over Josiah at Megiddo — a contrast to his later defeat at Carchemish in 46:2.

2 Kings 24:1 Historical context

2 Kings 24:1 records Jehoiakim's submission to Nebuchadnezzar after Egypt's defeat, showing the historical consequence.

Ezekiel 29:2 Related theme

Ezekiel 29:2 also prophesies against Pharaoh and Egypt, continuing the judgment theme.