Jeremiah 50:17-20

Jeremiah 50:17-20

[17] Israel  is a scattered  sheep;  the lions  have driven him away:  first  the king  of Assyria  hath devoured  him; and last  this Nebuchadrezzar  king  of Babylon  hath broken his bones.  [18] Therefore thus saith  the LORD  of hosts,  the God  of Israel;  Behold, I will punish  the king  of Babylon  and his land,  as I have punished  the king  of Assyria.  [19] Israel  again  to his habitation,  and he shall feed  on Carmel  and Bashan,  and his soul  shall be satisfied  upon mount  Ephraim  and Gilead.  [20] In those days,  and in that time,  saith  the LORD,  the iniquity  of Israel  shall be sought for,  and there shall be none; and the sins  of Judah,  and they shall not be found:  for I will pardon  them whom I reserve. 

What does Jeremiah 50:17-20 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The next section of the oracles emphasizes the restoration of Israel.