Jeremiah 50:6

"They will inquire concerning Zion with their faces turned toward it, saying, ‘Come, and join yourselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will not be forgotten.’"

Key Reflection

The verse from Jeremiah 50:6 envisions a future time when the nations surrounding Judah, having experienced divine judgment and destruction, will seek restoration through a renewed relationship with the LORD. They would approach Zion, symbolizing Jerusalem and the Temple, with sincere intentions to join themselves to the Lord in an everlasting covenant that promises lasting and unbreakable bonds of faith and obedience. This reflects a prophecy of repentance and reconciliation after national trials, indicating that even those who have previously opposed God’s people will eventually recognize their need for His divine presence and covenant promises.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Their shepherds ... mountains -Some translate it: Their shepherds, i. e., civil rulers (Jeremiah 2:8note) “have led them astray upon the seducing moutains.” - the mountains being the usual places where idolatry was practiced. Their restingplace -Their foldPsalms 23:2.

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