The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Jeremiah 4:5-18
Description of The Judgment under three Emblems v. 5. Declare ye in Judah, announcing it, making it known widely, and publish in Jerusalem and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land, as a signal calling the inhabitants to arms; cry, gather together, and say, rather, "cry fully," that is, with a loud voice, shouting. Assemble yourselves and let us go into the defensed cities, into their strongest fortresses. v. 6. Set up the standard toward Zion, raising their banners as a signal to make the... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 4:5-18
5-18 The fierce conqueror of the neighbouring nations was to make Judah desolate. The prophet was afflicted to see the people lulled into security by false prophets. The approach of the enemy is described. Some attention was paid in Jerusalem to outward reformation; but it was necessary that their hearts should be washed, in the exercise of true repentance and faith, from the love and pollution of sin. When lesser calamities do not rouse sinners and reform nations, sentence will be given... read more