יחזקאל, פרק ל״ט, פסוק כ״ט

The long period of exile finally reaches its conclusion, making way for a future era defined by the revelation of God's glory, the rebuilding of the land, and lasting peace for the Israelites following the defeat of Gog [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Central to this new reality is a divine guarantee that the people will never face another exile [אברבנאל]. While the Second Temple era experienced moments where God still concealed Himself due to the influence of other nations, this ultimate redemption promises a constant, unbroken spiritual illumination [מלבי״ם].

This profound shift is best understood through a simple human comparison. Just as a person turns away from someone whose request they wish to ignore, God ending His concealment shows His renewed desire to listen and respond to the prayers of the people [מצודת דוד].

Alongside this renewed closeness comes a vast spiritual outpouring. The primary approach among commentators is that this represents the return of divine inspiration and prophecy to the Israelites, restoring a sacred connection that was absent during the time of the Second Temple [מלבי״ם, אברבנאל]. This wave of prophetic guidance serves a clear purpose: it helps the people correct their behavior and straighten their paths, ultimately preparing them to be truly worthy of receiving all the blessings they seek from God [מצודת דוד].