Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 3:24

"But the shameful thing hath devoured the labor of our fathers from our youth, their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters." — Jeremiah 3:24 (ASV)

For ... - And. It is the continuation of the thought in (Jeremiah 3:23). Idolatry was there described as unprofitable, here as ruinous and hurtful.

Shame - Literally, the shame (Bosheth, personified), that is, “Baal.” The names “Bosheth” and “Baal” are constantly interchanged. .

Their flocks and their herds - The temperate and sober enjoyments connected with Yahweh’s sacrifices led to no excess, whereas in idol-worship the people, after sitting down to eat and drink, rose up to play, and wasted both health and substance in licentious revelry.

Their sons ... - This probably refers to human sacrifices.