Introduction
A.M. 3410. B.C. 594.
This and the following chapter contain general promises of God’s mercy to the Jews, and assurances that he would never forget the covenant which he had made with their fathers. These promises were partly fulfilled in their restoration under Cyrus, but were more fully to be accomplished in the times of the Messiah, and by the gracious terms of that new covenant which he would establish with the spiritual Israel. In this chapter,
(1,) After a short preface, in which the prophet is commanded to commit to writing the matters revealed to him, it is promised that Israel and Judah should be delivered from captivity, and restored to their own land, though they were now in great distress and terror, Jeremiah 30:1-7 ; and though their enemies were very strong, Jeremiah 30:8 , Jeremiah 30:9 .
(2,) They are encouraged to confide in the divine assurances of restoration and protection; though other nations should be utterly destroyed, Jeremiah 30:10 , Jeremiah 30:11 ; though all means of relief should long appear as cut off; though God had justly punished them; and though their case seemed utterly desperate, Jeremiah 30:12-17 .
(3,) It is promised that after their restoration they should have a happy settlement; their cities and temples should be rebuilt, Jeremiah 30:18 ; their numbers increased, and their religious ordinances observed, Jeremiah 30:19 , Jeremiah 30:20 ; their government established, especially in the hands of Christ, and God’s covenant with them renewed, Jeremiah 30:21 , Jeremiah 30:22 ; and their enemies destroyed, Jeremiah 30:23 , Jeremiah 30:24 .
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