He shall burn it with fire - What a heavy message to all; and especially to them who had any fear of God, or reverence for the temple and its sacred services!
Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
When the siege had begun, Zedekiah sent to ask of Jeremiah respecting the event. In times of distress and danger, men often seek those to counsel and pray for them, whom, at other times, they despise and oppose; but they only seek deliverance from punishment. When professors continue in disobedience, presuming upon outward privileges, let them be told that the Lord will prosper his open enemies against them. As the king and his princes would not surrender, the people are exhorted to do so. No sinner on earth is left without a Refuge, who really desires one; but the way of life is humbling, it requires self-denial, and exposes to difficulties.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
10. He shall burn it. Although the capture of besieged cities often brought upon these places destruction by fire, it is also true that many of them escaped this fate, according to the whim of the conqueror. The divine inspiration of Jeremiah’s prophecies is indicated by their accurate fulfillment (Jer. 52:12, 13; cf.2 Kings 25:8, 9; 2 Chron. 36:19).