Jeremiah 37:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Pharaoh’s army was come forth out of Egypt: and when the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem heard tidings of them, they departed from Jerusalem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Pharaoh's army marched out of Egypt, and when the Babylonians who had Jerusalem surrounded heard they were coming, they pulled back and left the city.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes relief comes from the most unexpected places — even your enemies' enemies can become your temporary rescue.

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