ירמיהו, פרק נ״א, פסוק כ״א

The complete destruction of an enemy's military power is a central element of God's judgment. He decrees that the opposing forces will be shattered to pieces, sparing nothing from the animals to the war chariots. This divine decision is thorough, targeting both the tools of war and the men who operate them. It ensures the ruin of the physical chariot built to transport soldiers, alongside the rider seated inside [מצודת דוד].

The timing of this military collapse is tied to the historical period when the prophecy was delivered, which took place around Nebuchadnezzar's rise to the throne. Because the message may have been spoken either slightly before or just after he assumed power, the shattering of the enemy forces can be understood in two distinct ways. It is either a warning of a future event yet to unfold or a description of a devastating defeat that has already occurred [רד״ק].