3 "And death will be chosen rather than life by all the remnant that remains of this evil family , that remains in all the places to which I have driven them," declares the Lord of hosts .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:3

Commentary on Jeremiah 8:1-3

(Read Jeremiah 8:1-3)

Though no real hurt can be done to a dead body, yet disgrace to the remains of wicked persons may alarm those yet alive; and this reminds us that the Divine justice and punishments extend beyond the grave. Whatever befalls us here, let us humble ourselves before God, and seek his mercy.