THEOSISJerome of Stridon
For the Lord has declared, Behold I shall deliver you to dread, along with all your companions, who will fall by the sword of their foes, and you shall witness it. I will hand over all of Judah to the king of Babylon, who will take them to Babylon and strike them down with the sword. I will betray the entirety of the city's resources and efforts, as well as the honor and treasures of Judah's kings, into the hands of their adversaries, who will plunder them and carry them off to Babylon. You, Pashhur, and all who reside in your household, will be taken into exile; you will reach Babylon, where you shall meet your end, and you and your deceitful companions will be buried.
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This is in accordance with the changed name of Pashhur, originally called Magor, a term that conveys meanings of terror, wandering, or being taken away. The prophet warns him and his associates of their imminent captivity at the hands of their foes, proclaiming that the people of Judah will be seized by the Babylonian king, with some facing death by the sword and others led away into slavery. The riches of the city and the royal treasury will be taken by their enemies. Consequently, Pashhur and his family will be captured and die in Babylon due to having misled the people with false prophecies, offering false promises of happiness instead of the bitter truth. At the same time, one cannot overlook the prophet's patience and wisdom; even while imprisoned, he remains silent, overcoming injustice through his quietude. Yet, he does not hide the impending doom to ensure that the false prophet and high priest may turn from their ways and seek the Lord's favor.