Daily Devotions
Jeremiah
"Against the nations"
Text: Jeremiah 46:1
THE LORD GOD OF THE WORLD
The LORD graciously identified Himself with Israel and Judah by a special covenant. However, His lordship was not just over Israel. He is the LORD God of the entire world!
“The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet
against the nations. Against Egypt.
Concerning the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt,
which was by the River Euphratesin Carchemish,
and which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon
defeated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah:”
Jeremiah 46:1-2
1. “The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the nations”
a) The word of the LORD.
i) This may be directly given to Israel.
ii) It may also be directed to any nation.
b) It may also be a personal word.
i) God gave a word to Baruch.
ii) He was the scribe of Jeremiah.
c) The LORD was now giving a word:
i) To Jeremiah.
ii) Who will direct it to the intended recipients in the world.
2. “Against Egypt. Concerning the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt,
which was by the River Euphrates in Carchemish, and which Nebuchadnezzar
king of Babylon defeated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah”
a) This word was to be given to Egypt specifically.
b) The Pharaoh then was called “Necho, the king of Egypt”.
c) Pharaoh Necho led an army against Nebuchadnezzar.
d) This was a famous battle between the Babylonians and the Egyptians.
e) This was called “The battle of Carchemish”.
f) Pharaoh Necho was soundly defeated by Nebuchadnezzar.
g) This battle took place in the reign of King Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah.
3. Sadly, there were many Jews who still chose to believe they would be safe in Egypt.
a) Egypt led by Pharaoh Necho was defeated by the Babylonians.
b) Led by Pharaoh Hophra, they would also be defeated by the Babylonians.