This verse describes the capture of King Zedekiah by the Babylonians during the siege of Jerusalem. Zedekiah attempted to flee the city but was overtaken by the enemy forces. This event fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah, illustrating the consequences of disobedience to God's warnings and the judgment upon the unfaithful. It serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of heeding God's word and the inevitable outcome of rejecting His guidance.