AUGUST 24

        Chapter 46 describes the defeat of the Egyptian army at 
Carchemish (605 b.c.), in the middle period of Jeremiah's life 
(verses 1-12), and a later prophecy that Nebuchadnezzar would invade 
Egypt (verses 13-26). Isaiah had prophesied of Assyrian invasions of 
Egypt more than 100 years earlier (see Isaiah 18--20).

        Chapter 47 contains a prophecy foretelling the desolation of 
Philistia by Babylon, which was fulfilled 20 years later when 
Nebuchadnezzar took Judah.

        Chapter 48 is the prophecy against Moab. Moab helped 
Nebuchadnezzar against Judah, but later was devastated at his hands 
(582 b.c.). For centuries the land has lain desolate and very 
sparsely inhabited. The ruins of its many cities testify to its 
ancient habitation. The reasons for the overthrow of Moab are given 
in verses 20-47. She was to reap the harvest she had sown, and was 
to be punished for her pride. Later, however, after a terrible 
devastation, Moab would be restored (verses 43-47).