ירמיהו, פרק מ׳, פסוק י״ב

As the battles quiet down, a movement of return and hope for rebuilding life begins in the land of Judea. The Jews who had scattered and fled to various refuges during the war slowly make their way back [מצודת דוד]. Upon returning, they gather around Gedaliah in Mizpah and immediately focus on the practical steps needed to restore their society. They set to work harvesting the vast amounts of wine and summer fruits left behind in the fields. Gathering these abundant crops provides them with the basic necessities for survival, offering a foundation to start their lives anew [ביאור שטיינזלץ].