ירמיהו, פרק נ׳, פסוק מ״ו

The collapse of an empire that once ruled the world sends shockwaves far beyond its own borders. Because Babylon was widely considered the greatest of all kingdoms [ביאור שטיינזלץ], the news of its sudden capture causes the entire earth to quake and roar [מצודת ציון]. This global tremor is not merely a physical shaking. Instead, it reflects a deep anxiety taking hold of the other nations. Watching the mighty empire fall, they are terrified that a similar doom will soon strike them [מצודת דוד]. In the wake of this massive destruction, the loud sound of Babylon's desperate cry of ruin echoes outward, distinctly heard by every surrounding nation [מצודת דוד, רד״ק, ביאור שטיינזלץ].