Introduction
This chapter begins with foretelling a drought that should greatly distress the land of Judea, the effects of which are described in a most pathetic manner, Jeremiah 14:1-6 . The prophet then, in the people's name, makes a confession of sins, and supplication for pardon, Jeremiah 14:7-9 . But God declares his purpose to punish, forbidding Jeremiah to pray for the people, Jeremiah 14:10-12 . False prophets are then complained of, and threatened with destruction, as are also those who attend to them, Jeremiah 14:13-16 . The prophet, therefore, bewails their misery, Jeremiah 14:17 , Jeremiah 14:18 ; and though he had just now been forbidden to intercede for them, yet, like a tender pastor, who could not cease to be concerned for their welfare, he falls on the happy expedient of introducing themselves as supplicating in their own name that mercy which he was not allowed to ask in his, Jeremiah 14:19-22 .
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