Egypt is told to stand ready because the sword of God's judgment is about to come upon the nation. It is unclear who the messengers are, but a warning is to be declared throughout Egypt, in the important towns of Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes, that they must all stand ready to face the sword of destruction that is coming.
14 Annoncez-le en Egypte, Publiez-le à Migdol, Publiez-le à Noph et à Tachpanès! Dites: Lève-toi, prépare-toi, Car l'épée dévore autour de toi!