Jeremiah 6:1

Jerusalem’s Final Warning · Jeremiah 6:1–21
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Translations

Modern
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.
Traditional
O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth–haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.
Literal
“ Seek refuge, O sons of Benjamin, from the midst of Jerusalem! And in Tekoa blow the shofar, and in in Beth-haccherem lift up a signal, for disaster looks down from the north, even great destruction!
Latin
Confortamini, filii Benjamin, in medio Jerusalem: et in Thecua clangite buccina, et super Bethacarem levate vexillum, quia malum visum est ab aquilone, et contritio magna.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.

Notes

  • Jeremiah’s parents lived in the Benjamin tribal area, a narrow strip of land running east to west a few miles north of Jerusalem. Amos lived in Tekoa, about twelve miles south of Jerusalem (Amos 1:1).

  • Beth-hakkerem was about three miles south of Jerusalem, overlooking Bethlehem.

The invasion from the north, likely by the Babylonians in 605 BC, was approaching the kingdom of Judah. As the Lord's messenger, Jeremiah had the duty to warn the people so they could find shelter.

Events

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel

Places

Beth-haccherem: Town in Judah, possibly fortified, mentioned by Jeremiah Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Tekoa: Town in Judah, home of the prophet Amos

Glossary

Beth-Hakkerem Book of Jeremiah Communication Jeremiah (Person) Lachish Letters Tekoa, Tekoites

Topics

Beacon: General Scriptures Concerning Beth-Haccerem: A Mountain in the Territory of the Tribe of Judah Fire used As a Signal in War Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Sin: The Israelites Tekoah: Prophecy Concerning Tribe of Benjamin: Census of Jerusalem within the territory of Trumpet used in War