Jeremiah 46:3 net — “Fall into ranks with your shields ready! Prepare to march into battle!

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"“Fall into ranks with your shields ready! Prepare to march into battle!"

— Jeremiah 46:3, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

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Prophecies Against Foreign Nations This was the LORD’s message to the prophet Jeremiah about the nations.

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The Prophecy about Egypt’s Defeat at Carchemish He spoke about Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt which was encamped along the Euphrates River at Carchemish. Now this was the army that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon defeated in the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was ruling over Judah.

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“Fall into ranks with your shields ready! Prepare to march into battle!

4

Harness the horses to the chariots! Mount your horses! Take your positions with helmets on! Ready your spears! Put on the armor!

5

“What do I see! The soldiers are frightened. They are retreating. They are being scattered. They have fled for refuge without looking back. Terror is all around them,” says the LORD.

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But even the swiftest cannot get away. Even the strongest cannot escape. There in the north by the Euphrates River they have stumbled and fallen in defeat.

Jeremiah 46:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:3 say?
Jeremiah 46:3 in the NET Bible reads: ““Fall into ranks with your shields ready! Prepare to march into battle!”
Where is Jeremiah 46:3 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 46:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 3.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 46:3.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:3 in?
Jeremiah 46:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 46:3?
Jeremiah 46:3 reads (NET): ““Fall into ranks with your shields ready! Prepare to march into battle!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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