Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version they all came back to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, from all the countries where they had been scattered. And they harvested an abundance of wine and summer fruit. New Living Translation they began to return to Judah from the places to which they had fled. They stopped at Mizpah to meet with Gedaliah and then went into the Judean countryside to gather a great harvest of grapes and other crops. English Standard Version then all the Judeans returned from all the places to which they had been driven and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered wine and summer fruits in great abundance. Berean Standard Bible they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. Berean Literal Bible And all the Jews from all of the places to which they had been driven there returned, and they came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and they gathered wine and summer fruit in great abundance. King James Bible Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. New King James Version then all the Jews returned out of all places where they had been driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruit in abundance. New American Standard Bible Then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been scattered and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruit in great abundance. NASB 1995 Then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been driven away and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered in wine and summer fruit in great abundance. NASB 1977 Then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been driven away and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered in wine and summer fruit in great abundance. Legacy Standard Bible Then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered in wine and summer fruit in great abundance. Amplified Bible then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been driven and came back to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered a great abundance of wine and summer fruits. Berean Annotated Bible they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah (praised), to Gedaliah (YHWH is great) at Mizpah (watchtower). And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. Christian Standard Bible they all returned from all the places where they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and harvested a great amount of wine and summer fruit. Holman Christian Standard Bible they all returned from all the places where they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and harvested a great amount of wine and summer fruit. American Standard Version then all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. English Revised Version then all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. GOD'S WORD® Translation So all the Jews returned from all the places where they had been scattered. They came to Judah and to Gedaliah at Mizpah. They gathered a large harvest of grapes and summer fruit. Good News Translation So they left the places where they had been scattered, and returned to Judah. They came to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and there they gathered in large amounts of wine and fruit. International Standard Version So all the Judeans returned from all the countries where they had been scattered. They came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and they gathered wine and summer fruit in great abundance. NET Bible So all these Judeans returned to the land of Judah from the places where they had been scattered. They came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. Thus they harvested a large amount of wine and dates and figs. New Heart English Bible then all the Jews returned out of all places where they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. Webster's Bible Translation Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits in abundance. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethey all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. World English Bible then all the Jews returned out of all places where they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and gathered very much wine and summer fruits. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the Jews from all the places to where they have been driven, return and enter the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and they gather wine and summer fruit—to multiply abundantly. Berean Literal Bible And all the Jews from all of the places to which they had been driven there returned, and they came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and they gathered wine and summer fruit in great abundance. Young's Literal Translation and all the Jews from all the places whither they have been driven, turn back and enter the land of Judah, unto Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and they gather wine and summer fruit -- very much. Smith's Literal Translation And all the Jews from all the places where they were thrust out there will turn back, and they will come to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpeh, and they will gather wine and the fruit harvest exceeding much. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the Jews, I say, returned out of all the places to which they had fled, and they came into the land of Juda to Godolias to Masphath: and they gathered wine, and a very great harvest. Catholic Public Domain Version all the Jews, I say, returned from all the places to which they had fled, and they came into the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered wine and an exceedingly great harvest. New American Bible They all returned to the land of Judah from the places to which they had scattered. They went to Gedaliah at Mizpah and had a rich harvest of wine and fruit. New Revised Standard Version then all the Judeans returned from all the places to which they had been scattered and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah; and they gathered wine and summer fruits in great abundance. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been driven and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the Hebrews returned from all regions where they were scattered, and they came to the land of Judea to Gedaliah at Metspaya, and they gathered wine and the produce of summer, a very great abundance OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits in great abundance. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they came to Godolias into the land of Juda, to Massepha, and gathered grapes, and very much summer fruit, and oil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gedaliah Rules in Judah…11When all the Jews in Moab, Ammon, Edom, and all the other lands heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over them, 12they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. Cross References they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Jeremiah 23:3 Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. Ezekiel 11:17 Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries to which you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.’ and came to the land of Judah, Ezra 1:3 Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. Ezra 2:1 Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, Nehemiah 7:6 These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. 2 Kings 25:23 When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. Jeremiah 39:14 had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guard, and they turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah remained among his own people. Jeremiah 41:1 In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. Amos 8:1-2 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: I saw a basket of summer fruit. / “Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,” I replied. So the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel; I will no longer spare them.” Numbers 13:23 When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. Micah 7:1 Woe is me! For I am like one gathering summer fruit at the gleaning of the vineyard; there is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave. Jeremiah 24:6-7 I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them. / I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. Jeremiah 29:10-14 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. / For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. / Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. … Jeremiah 32:37-41 I will surely gather My people from all the lands to which I have banished them in My furious anger and great wrath, and I will return them to this place and make them dwell in safety. / They will be My people, and I will be their God. / I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. … Jeremiah 33:7-9 I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times. / And I will cleanse them from all the iniquity they have committed against Me, and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against Me. / So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it. Treasury of Scripture Even all the Jews returned out of all places where they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much. Jump to Previous Abundance Countries Driven Flight Fruit Fruits Gathered Gedaliah Gedali'ah Great Jews Judah Mizpah Places Scattered Summer Whither WineJump to Next Abundance Countries Driven Flight Fruit Fruits Gathered Gedaliah Gedali'ah Great Jews Judah Mizpah Places Scattered Summer Whither WineJeremiah 40 1. Jeremiah, being set free by Nebuzaradan, goes to Gedaliah.7. The dispersed Jews repair unto him. 13. Johanan revealing Ishmael's conspiracy is not believed. they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished This phrase highlights the return of the Jewish remnant from various places of exile. Historically, after the Babylonian conquest, many Jews were scattered or taken captive. The return signifies a moment of hope and restoration, reminiscent of earlier returns from exile, such as the Israelites' return from Egypt. This return can be seen as a precursor to the ultimate return prophesied in the Bible, where God gathers His people from all nations (Isaiah 11:11-12). and came to the land of Judah to Gedaliah at Mizpah And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit Persons / Places / Events 1. GedaliahAppointed by the Babylonians as governor over the cities of Judah after the fall of Jerusalem. He was a man of peace and sought to stabilize the region. 2. Mizpah A city in the territory of Benjamin, chosen by Gedaliah as his administrative center. It became a gathering place for the remnant of Judah. 3. The Remnant of Judah The people who had been scattered during the Babylonian conquest but returned to Judah under Gedaliah's leadership. 4. The Gathering of Wine and Summer Fruit Symbolizes a time of harvest and abundance, indicating a period of peace and provision despite the recent turmoil. 5. The Scattering and Return Reflects the broader theme of exile and return, a significant motif in the history of Israel. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in RestorationDespite the judgment and scattering, God remains faithful to His promises of restoration and provision for His people. The Importance of Leadership Gedaliah's role highlights the need for wise and godly leadership in times of rebuilding and restoration. Community and Unity The gathering of the remnant emphasizes the strength found in community and unity, especially after a period of dispersion. Provision in Times of Need The abundance of wine and summer fruit serves as a reminder of God's provision even in difficult circumstances. Hope in Exile The return to Judah symbolizes hope and the possibility of new beginnings, encouraging believers to trust in God's plans for their future. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 40:12?2. How does Jeremiah 40:12 demonstrate God's provision during times of adversity? 3. What can we learn from the people's return to "the land of Judah"? 4. How does gathering "a large amount of wine and summer fruit" show God's blessings? 5. How can we apply the obedience seen in Jeremiah 40:12 to our lives? 6. What other biblical examples show God's faithfulness in restoring His people? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 40:12 and its message to the Israelites? 8. How does Jeremiah 40:12 reflect God's faithfulness to His people? 9. What does Jeremiah 40:12 reveal about the restoration of Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 40? 11. Jeremiah 40 (especially verses 13-16) - Are there any external accounts to corroborate or challenge the internal conflicts hinted at, particularly with Ishmael's faction? 12. Jeremiah 40:7–12 – Does the relatively swift regrouping and prosperity of the Judeans match known historical events or contradict established timelines? 13. Why does the biblical text not describe any Babylonians intervening or retaliating, given their regional power at the time? (Jeremiah 41:4-10) 14. How does this account align with or contradict the parallel narrative in 2 Kings 25:22-26 regarding Gedaliah's murder? What Does Jeremiah 40:12 Mean Returned from exile“they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished” (Jeremiah 40:12a) • God’s promise to bring His scattered people home is coming to life right here. Earlier He had declared, “I will bring them back to this land” (Jeremiah 24:6) and “I will restore you from captivity” (Jeremiah 29:14). • Though Babylon had carried many away (Jeremiah 39:9), the Lord never lost sight of them (Psalm 139:7-10). This verse records the first wave of those who trusted His word and physically retraced their steps to Judah—an act of faith echoing Deuteronomy 30:3-5. • Their return highlights a timeless truth: God’s discipline is never His last word; restoration is (Lamentations 3:31-33). Gathered to Gedaliah at Mizpah “and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah” (Jeremiah 40:12b) • Gedaliah, appointed governor by Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 25:22-24), was a trustworthy leader who encouraged the remnant: “Serve the Chaldeans and it will be well with you” (Jeremiah 40:9). • Mizpah, just north of Jerusalem (Judges 20:1), became the new administrative and spiritual rally point after the city’s destruction. God often raises fresh centers of hope when old structures fall (Isaiah 43:19). • Unity mattered. Instead of splintering, the returning Jews placed themselves under Gedaliah’s guidance, modeling the wisdom later echoed in Hebrews 13:17 about respecting God-appointed leadership. Abundant harvest of wine grapes and summer fruit “And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit” (Jeremiah 40:12c) • The land had lain largely unattended; vineyards and orchards overflowed. What looked like devastation became provision—reminding us of Leviticus 26:10, where old produce must be cleared out to make room for the new. • Gathering “wine grapes and summer fruit” signals God’s kindness in tangible form (Psalm 65:9-13). The people stepped into prepared blessings, much like Ruth gleaning Boaz’s fields (Ruth 2:15-16). • This abundance affirmed God’s covenant promise that obedience and return to Him result in fruitfulness (Deuteronomy 30:9; Joel 2:24-26). The scene hints at the greater ingathering still to come under Messiah (Amos 9:13-15). summary Jeremiah 40:12 shows exiles trusting God’s word enough to come home, willingly submitting to righteous leadership, and immediately tasting the Lord’s overflowing provision. Their story invites us to believe that wherever we have wandered, the Father still opens a way back, ordains shepherds for our good, and meets repentant hearts with unexpected plenty. Hebrew theyהַיְּהוּדִ֗ים (hay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every returned וַיָּשֻׁ֣בוּ (way·yā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the places הַמְּקֹמוֹת֙ (ham·mə·qō·mō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition to which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they had been banished נִדְּחוּ־ (nid·də·ḥū-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5080: To impel, thrust, banish and came וַיָּבֹ֧אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to the land אֶֽרֶץ־ (’e·reṣ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Judah, יְהוּדָ֛ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Gedaliah גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ (gə·ḏal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1436: Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites at Mizpah. הַמִּצְפָּ֑תָה (ham·miṣ·pā·ṯāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4708: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel And they gathered וַיַּאַסְפ֛וּ (way·ya·’as·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove an abundance הַרְבֵּ֥ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great of wine יַ֥יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication and summer fruit. וָקַ֖יִץ (wā·qa·yiṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7019: To awake Links Jeremiah 40:12 NIVJeremiah 40:12 NLT Jeremiah 40:12 ESV Jeremiah 40:12 NASB Jeremiah 40:12 KJV Jeremiah 40:12 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 40:12 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 40:12 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 40:12 French Bible Jeremiah 40:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 40:12 Then all the Jews returned out (Jer.) |
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