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The people refused to obey the voice of the Lord and went to Egypt, going as far as the city of Tahpanhes.

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Judgment for Idolatry

44 This is the message Jeremiah received concerning the Judeans living in northern Egypt in the cities of Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis,[a] and in southern Egypt[b] as well:

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  1. 44:1a Hebrew Noph.
  2. 44:1b Hebrew in Pathros.

16 Egyptians, marching from their cities of Memphis[a] and Tahpanhes,
    have destroyed Israel’s glory and power.

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  1. 2:16 Hebrew Noph.

14 “Shout it out in Egypt!
    Publish it in the cities of Migdol, Memphis,[a] and Tahpanhes!
Mobilize for battle,
    for the sword will devour everyone around you.

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  1. 46:14 Hebrew Noph; also in 46:19.

For though his power extends to Zoan
    and his officials have arrived in Hanes,

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18 When I come to break the proud strength of Egypt,
    it will be a dark day for Tahpanhes, too.
A dark cloud will cover Tahpanhes,
    and its daughters will be led away as captives.

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16 But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!”

So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

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