Jeremiah 6:4-5

[4] Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day goeth away, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out. [5] Arise, and let us go by night, and let us destroy her palaces.

What is the context of Jeremiah 6:4-5?

The Enemy Besieges Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:1-5 true)
Threatened Siege of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:1-8 true)
Jerusalem’s Last Warning (Jeremiah 6:1-9 true)
Destruction of Jerusalem Impending (Jeremiah 6:1-21 true)
Impending Destruction from the North (Jeremiah 6:1-30 true)
An Invasion from the North (Jeremiah 6:1-30 true)
Impending Disaster for Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:1-30 true)
Jerusalem Under Siege (Jeremiah 6:1-30 true)

What does Jeremiah 6:4-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

These enemies would encourage themselves to attack Judah"s capital before they lost their opportunity. They would be so eager to destroy the city that they would even attack at night, a highly unusual practice.