I will scatter them among the nations, both they and their ancestors have not known. And I will send the sword after them until I have consumed them.
This prophecy is part of God's pronouncement of judgment against Judah for their persistent unfaithfulness and idolatry. Jeremiah is lamenting the spiritual and moral decay of the people.
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Fulfilled in2 Kings 25:1-21
The prophecy was fulfilled when the Babylonians conquered Judah, leading to the exile of the Jewish people. The scattering among nations occurred as they were taken captive to Babylon and other regions.
This prophecy underscores the theme of divine judgment and the consequences of covenant unfaithfulness. It also highlights God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to use them as instruments of His will.