Jeremiah 6:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

O ye children of Benjamin, here addressed particularly because Jerusalem was situated on the border of their territory and because Jeremiah wanted to appeal especially to the members of his own tribe in the capital city, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, to escape the impending doom, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, the birthplace of the prophet Amos, south of Jerusalem, the signal being intended to call the people together for flight, and set up a sign of fire, as a warning of approaching danger, in Beth-haccerem, another village south of Jerusalem, situated on a lofty hill; for evil appeareth out of the North, with the invading armies of the Chaldeans, and great destruction. Since the enemy was approaching from the North, the inhabitants of Jerusalem and the surrounding country would naturally flee toward the south. After this warning call the prophet describes the situation in Judah.