Jer 4:16-17 | JFB | STEP | 16. The neighboring foreign "nations" are summoned to witness Jehovah's judgments on His rebel people ( ). watchers —that is, besiegers (compare ); observed or watched, that is, besieged. their voice

Jeremiah 4:16-17

16. The neighboring foreign "nations" are summoned to witness Jehovah's judgments on His rebel people (Jer 6:18, 19).

watchers—that is, besiegers (compare 2Sa 11:16); observed or watched, that is, besieged.

their voice—the war shout.

17. keepers of a field—metaphor from those who watch a field, to frighten away the wild beasts.