Jeremiah 14:3

"“Judah mourns, and its gates languish. They sit in black on the ground. The cry of Jerusalem goes up."

Key Reflection

This verse paints a picture of profound grief and despair in Judah, with its capital Jerusalem. The people are so deeply troubled that they dress in mourning garments and sit on the ground, their cries echoing through the city gates, symbolizing the widespread distress and the heavy spiritual burden upon the community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Little ones -mean ones, the common people. The word is unique to JeremiahJeremiah 48:4. The pits -i. e., tanks for holding water. Covered their heads -The sign of grief.

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