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Jeremiah 6:5

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 6:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Arise, and let us go up by night, and let us destroy her palaces.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Arise, and let us go up by night, and let us destroy her palaces.
Jeremiah 6:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.
3Shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch their tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his place.
4Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day declineth, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.
5Arise, and let us go up by night, and let us destroy her palaces.
6For thus hath Jehovah of hosts said, Hew ye down trees, and cast up a mound against Jerusalem: this is the city to be visited; she is wholly oppression in the midst of her.
7As a well casteth forth its waters, so she casteth forth her wickedness: violence and destruction is heard in her; before me continually is sickness and wounds.
8Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul be alienated from thee; lest I make thee a desolation, a land not inhabited.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Arise, and let us go up by night, etc.] Since they could not take the city at noon, and by day, as they expected, they propose to attempt it by night; they would lose no time, but proceed on, day and night, until they had accomplished their end; this shows how much they were resolved upon it, and that nothing could discourage from it; and that they were sure of carrying their point: and therefore it follows, and let us destroy her palaces; the tower and strong hold of Zion, the temple of Jerusalem, the king’s palace, the houses of the high priest, judges, counsellors, and other civil magistrates, as well as the cottages of the meaner sort of people; for the Vulgate Latin version renders it,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Up! and we will make the assault “by night!” And destroy “her palaces.” The generals delay the assault until the next morning. The soldiers consider themselves aggrieved at this, and clamour for a night attack. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“This night - They would lose neither day nor night; which shews that, they were extraordinarily stirred up by God in this expedition. Jeremiah 6:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“let us destroy: Jer 9:21, Jer 17:27, Jer 52:13; Ch2 36:19; Psa 48:3; Isa 32:14; Hos 8:14; Amo 2:5; Amo 3:10, Amo 3:11; Zac 11:1 Jeremiah 6:7”
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