Matthew Poole and continuators on Jeremiah 6:17

17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.

Viz. Prophets and Messengers, that sought their good, and endeavoured to prevent their miseries, by foretelling what was coming upon them, Ezek. 3, 17. and 33.7. A metaphor from Watchmen, that are usually set upon high places to espy out dangers afar off.

Either the voice of his Prophets, which is compared to a Trumpet, Isa. 58.1. intimating his loud crying upon the account of imminent danger: for men do not use to sound the Trumpet, till danger be approaching; or the trumpet of the Enemy, chap. 4.19, 21.

More of their obstinacy suitable to their carriage, ver. 16.