Read Jeremiah 46.13-28. In verse 13: A prose comment identifies the human enemy as Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon. In verses 14-25: The battle, however, is really between Apis, the bull-god of Egypt, and the God of Israel. In verse 17: Egypt's king is called Braggart because he boasts about power he never really had. In verses 20-24: Female metaphor's describe Egypt's vulnerability and shame. Egypt's crimes are pride and false claims to power, but the poem assures the exiles that God rules the nations. In verses 27-28: God addresses Israel with words of comfort. Israel is to put aside fear. In their exile God will sustain them and punish their enemies. Comments or Questions..
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