“And these are the words that the Lord spake concerning Israel and concerning Judah.”
Words concerning Israel and Judah introduce restoration's substance. The distinction between Israel (long-exiled North) and Judah (facing imminent collapse) suggests a promise encompassing all God's people. Theologically, exile does not cancel God's purposes; rather, it precedes the renewal of His covenantal relationship with His entire people.
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