In Jeremiah’s lament the Lord now gives instruction to the mourning women. They must teach their daughters a lament and each to her neighbour a dirge.
So great is the destruction that is coming that many mourners will be needed. The whole nation will be caught up in this tragedy.
20 Femmes, écoutez la parole de l'Eternel, Et que votre oreille saisisse ce que dit sa bouche! Apprenez à vos filles des chants lugubres, Enseignez-vous des complaintes les unes aux autres!