ירמיהו, פרק ל״ב, פסוק ה׳

A prophetic warning seals the ultimate fate of the king of Judah, making it clear that any resistance against the Babylonian empire is destined to fail. The prophecy declares that Zedekiah will be led away to Babylon. By specifically naming him rather than simply stating that he will be taken, the message emphasizes a harsh reality: he will be led into exile not with the dignity and status of a king, but as an ordinary commoner [מלבי״ם]. He is to remain in captivity until God turns His attention to him. The primary approach among commentators is that this refers to the day of Zedekiah's death, reflecting a moment of divine providence when God will finally take his soul [רש״י, רד״ק, מצודת ציון, שטיינזלץ].

A firm warning is then issued against engaging in battle with the Chaldeans. This serves as a direct call to the king to abandon any false hopes of a military victory. Because the war is already doomed, the prophecy demands that the nation accept the burden of Babylonian rule and avoid a completely futile struggle [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם].