ירמיהו, פרק נ׳, פסוק כ״ב

A warning of judgment unfolds with a meaning that is straightforward and speaks entirely for itself [רד״ק]. The events take place specifically within the borders of Babylon, which serves as the central stage for its own impending downfall.

As the destruction begins, a rapid and devastating sequence sweeps across the nation. Initially, the loud noise of war rings out. Almost immediately afterward, the echoing sound of massive ruin follows, signaling the complete shattering and absolute collapse of the Babylonian empire [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם].