Jerusalem’s sin was very great. Because of this, God’s judgment could not be avoided.
The same nations that Jerusalem had trusted and depended on would now attack her. Babylon would come with its allies, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa.
These tribal names are not well-known. However, they sound like Hebrew words that mean “punishment,” “war cry,” and “shriek” (a loud cry of fear or pain).
Judah’s sins were worse than those of her sister kingdom. So her punishment would also be worse.