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Chapter 19 records the lamentation for the princes of [[Israel]]. In verse 2 [[Judah]] is pictured as a lioness. Her first whelp (verses 3 and 4) was Jehoahaz, who was taken to [[Egypt]] ([[Jeremiah]] 22:10-12); the second whelp (verses 5-9) was Jehoiachin, who was exiled to [[Babylon]] ([[Jeremiah]] 22:24-30). [[David]]'s family, which was once great and powerful, was now overthrown. Verses 10-14 record the lamentation for the land. The vine portrays [[Judah]] . In verse 12 "the east wind" refers to Nebuchadnezzar, who overcame [[Judah]] and carried the people into captivity to [[Babylon]].

Chapter 20 is a rehearsal of the sins of [[Israel]]. Verses 1-8 record her sins in [[Egypt]]; verses 9- 26 review her sins in the wilderness; and verses 27-49 review the [[judgment]] against the people and a future restoration of [[Israel]].