Jeremiah 49:6
New International Version
“Yet afterward, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites,” declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
But I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites in days to come. I, the LORD, have spoken.”

English Standard Version
“But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites, declares the LORD.”

Berean Standard Bible
Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity,” declares the LORD.

King James Bible
And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.

New King James Version
But afterward I will bring back The captives of the people of Ammon,” says the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
“But afterward I will restore The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
“But afterward I will restore The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
“But afterward I will restore The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
But afterward I will return The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
“But afterward I will reverse The captivity of the children of Ammon and restore their fortunes,” Says the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
But after that, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites. This is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But after that, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites. This is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Yet someday, I will bring your people back home. I, the LORD, have spoken.

English Revised Version
But afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But afterward, I will return the captives of Ammon, declares the LORD.

Good News Translation
"But later on I will make Ammon prosperous again. I, the LORD, have spoken."

International Standard Version
But afterwards I'll restore the fortunes of the people of Ammon," declares the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity,? declares the LORD.

NET Bible
Yet in days to come I will reverse Ammon's ill fortune." says the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the people of Ammon,' says the LORD."

Webster's Bible Translation
And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.

World English Bible
“But afterward I will reverse the captivity of the children of Ammon,” says Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And after this I return the captivity of the sons of Ammon, "" A declaration of YHWH.”

Young's Literal Translation
And after this I turn back the captivity of the sons of Ammon, An affirmation of Jehovah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And after this I will turn back the captivity of the sons of Ammon, says Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And afterwards I will cause the captives of the children of Ammon to return, saith the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after this, I will cause the captives of the sons of Ammon to return, says the Lord.”

New American Bible
But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites—oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites, says the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And after that I will return the captivity of the children Amon, says LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, Saith the LORD.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Judgment on the Ammonites
5Behold, I am about to bring terror upon you, declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, from all those around you. You will each be driven headlong, with no one to regather the fugitives. 6Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity,” declares the LORD.

Cross References
Amos 9:14-15
I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.

Zephaniah 2:7
The coast will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah; there they will find pasture. They will lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will attend to them and restore their captives.

Isaiah 11:11-12
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Ezekiel 28:25-26
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When I gather the house of Israel from the peoples among whom they have been scattered, I will show Myself holy among them in the sight of the nations. Then they will dwell in their own land, which I have given to My servant Jacob. / And there they will dwell securely, build houses, and plant vineyards. They will dwell securely when I execute judgments against all those around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’”

Hosea 1:10-11
Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ / Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel.

Isaiah 14:1-2
For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. / The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors.

Zechariah 10:6
I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.

Isaiah 19:23-25
In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt, and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. / In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. / The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.”

Ezekiel 37:21-22
you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms.

Isaiah 60:4-5
Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. / Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.

Romans 11:25-27
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”

Acts 15:16-17
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things

Romans 9:25-26
As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”


Treasury of Scripture

And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, said the LORD.

Jeremiah 49:39
But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 46:26
And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 48:47
Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far is the judgment of Moab.

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Jeremiah 49
1. The judgment of the Ammonites
6. Their restoration
7. The judgment of Edom
23. of Damascus
28. of Kedar
30. of Hazor
34. and of Elam
39. The restoration of Elam














Yet afterward
This phrase indicates a future time, suggesting a period of hope and restoration following judgment. In the Hebrew text, the word "afterward" (אַחֲרֵי־כֵן, 'acharei-ken) implies a sequence of events where God's judgment is not the final word. It reflects the biblical theme of redemption and restoration that follows divine discipline. Historically, this points to God's consistent character of mercy, as seen throughout the Old Testament, where He often promises restoration after punishment.

I will restore
The Hebrew verb used here is "שׁוּב" (shuv), which means to return or bring back. This is a powerful promise of divine intervention and grace. In the context of the Ammonites, it signifies God's sovereign ability to reverse their fortunes. Theologically, it underscores the hope that God offers to all nations, not just Israel, highlighting His universal plan of redemption.

the captivity
The term "captivity" (שְׁבוּת, shevut) refers to the state of being exiled or in bondage. For the Ammonites, this would have been a period of subjugation and loss of autonomy. The promise to restore their captivity indicates a reversal of their oppressed state. This reflects God's justice and mercy, as He does not leave nations in perpetual desolation but offers a path to restoration.

of the Ammonites
The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and often in conflict with Israel. Their mention here is significant as it shows God's concern for all peoples, even those who were adversaries of Israel. Historically, the Ammonites were known for their idolatry and opposition to Israel, yet God’s promise of restoration to them reveals His inclusive plan for all nations to experience His mercy.

declares the LORD
This phrase affirms the authority and certainty of the promise. The Hebrew word for "declares" (נְאֻם, ne'um) is often used in prophetic literature to emphasize that the message is directly from God. It assures the reader of the reliability of God's word. The use of "LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) highlights the covenantal nature of God, reminding us of His faithfulness and unchanging character. This declaration is a testament to God's ultimate sovereignty and His commitment to His promises.

Verse 6. - Revival of the Ammonites (see on Jeremiah 48:47).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Yet afterward
וְאַחֲרֵי־ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

I will restore
אָשִׁ֛יב (’ā·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

the captivity
שְׁב֥וּת (šə·ḇūṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity

of the Ammonites,
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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