The book of Jeremiah is the history of the last five kings of Judah. Jeremiah is prophesying within the walls of Jerusalem during all three sieges against the city. The value of the book of Jeremiah is similar to other pre-exile prophets in that they record the events surrounding one of the most historically important event in all the scriptures, the fall of Jerusalem. He was an eye witness what war does to a people. He had seen the horrific famine, and the impact which it made on him earned him the title "The weeping prophet". Jeremiah's ministry was to proclaim to the kings of Judah and the people the way of life and the way of death. If they surrender they will live, if they resist they will die. The people choose death.