Through the lamenting women (and their daughters) the Lord wants to make clear that death will inexorably strike in Jerusalem. For death has come up into our windows
means that death is portrayed as a burglar and assassin. Nothing can stop him, nor should the rich think that they are safe in their strong houses.
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!