ירמיהו, פרק י״ב, פסוק ט״ו

The aftermath of destruction often brings a universal need for healing. Following a period of widespread exile and suffering, the promise of comfort and restoration extends far beyond the borders of the Israelites, encompassing the neighboring nations as well. The primary approach among commentators is that after various nations were struck and displaced around the time of the Temple's destruction, God will eventually restore them to their places. His mercy and the guarantee of return apply to all conquered foreign nations [מצודת דוד].

This sweeping promise became a historical reality when the tribes of Judah and Benjamin finally returned from their captivity in Babylon. During that same period, the other displaced nations were also allowed to go back to their own lands [רד״ק]. The broad guarantee of restoration is detailed later in the prophetic writings, which explicitly foretell the release from captivity of specific nations, such as Moab and Ammon [רש״י, רד״ק, מלבי״ם]. Ultimately, the divine plan ensures that every single nation will eventually find its way back to its original homeland [מלבי״ם].