The Israel finally understood that there are consequences for their disobedience. They come to Jeremiah so he can speak to the Lord. Here what they say, “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is warring against us; perhaps the LORD will deal with us according to all His wonderful acts, so that the enemy will withdraw from us” ( Jeremiah 21:2). This is how God answers, “I Myself will war against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, even in anger and wrath and great indignation" ( Jeremiah 21:5).