Jeremiah 46:15
Why has Apis, your strong one, gone in flight? he was not able to keep his place, because the Lord was forcing him down with strength.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 6:1And the Lord said to Moses, Now you will see what I am about to do to Pharaoh; for by a strong hand he will be forced to let them go, driving them out of his land because of my outstretched arm.
Judges 5:20The stars from heaven were fighting; from their highways they were fighting against Sisera.
Psalms 18:39\18:38\I will give them wounds, so that they are not able to get up: they are stretched under my feet.
Psalms 68:2\68:1\Let God be seen, and let his haters be put to flight; let those who are against him be turned back before him.
Isaiah 66:15And your name will become a curse to my people, and the Lord God will put you to death, and give his servants another name:
Jeremiah 46:21And those who were her fighters for payment are like fat oxen; for they are turned back, they have gone in flight together, they do not keep their place: for the day of their fate has come on them, the time of their punishment.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 46:14-28
The Judgment of Egypt. ( b. c. 608.) 12 The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, and they are fallen both together. 13 The word that the Lord spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come and smite the land of Egypt. 14 Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee. 15 Why are thy… Read the whole commentary →