Jeremiah 30:9

But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

But they shall serve {H5647} the LORD {H3068} their God {H430}, and David {H1732} their king {H4428}, whom I will raise up {H6965} unto them.

Instead, they will serve ADONAI their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.

Instead, they will serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.

but they shall serve Jehovah their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

Context

Jeremiah 30 is part of the "Book of Comfort" or "Book of Consolation" (chapters 30-33), which stands in stark contrast to the preceding prophecies of judgment against Judah and Jerusalem. While much of Jeremiah details the impending Babylonian exile and the consequences of disobedience, this section shifts focus to God's future plans for restoration and renewal for both Israel and Judah. Verse 9 specifically looks beyond the immediate suffering to a time when the people will return to the Lord and acknowledge a divinely appointed king.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty and Restoration: This verse underscores God's active role in bringing about future restoration. It's not through human effort but by God's direct intervention ("whom I will raise up") that this new era of service and leadership will emerge. The promise of serving the Lord implies a spiritual renewal and a return to faithfulness after a period of rebellion.
  • The Davidic Covenant and Messianic Hope: The mention of "David their king" is profoundly significant. King David himself had been dead for centuries by Jeremiah's time. This refers to a future king from David's royal lineage, fulfilling the eternal covenant God made with David's house. This prophecy points directly to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is repeatedly identified in the New Testament as the "Son of David" and the promised King who would reign forever (Luke 1:32-33).
  • Renewed Service and Obedience: The core promise, "they shall serve the LORD their God," highlights a transformed relationship. After generations of idolatry and rebellion, this future involves a willing and genuine devotion to God. This renewed service is intrinsically linked to the leadership of the righteous Davidic King, under whom true worship and obedience would flourish.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "whom I will raise up" (Hebrew: 'aqîm) signifies God's direct and sovereign act of establishing or bringing forth. It emphasizes that this future king is not a product of human political maneuvering but a divine appointment, highlighting God's ultimate control over history and salvation.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 30:9 offers powerful hope, reminding us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises, even in times of severe discipline or despair. It teaches that God's ultimate plan is always for restoration and a renewed relationship with His people. For believers today, this verse reinforces the central role of Jesus Christ as the promised Davidic King, who brings true freedom and enables genuine service to God. It encourages us to look forward to the full realization of God's kingdom and to live in faithful obedience under Christ's rule, just as the restored Israel would serve under their future king. This prophecy provides a glimpse into the ultimate dwelling of God with His people.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Hosea 3:5

    Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

  • Isaiah 55:3

    Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.

  • Isaiah 55:5

    Behold, thou shalt call a nation [that] thou knowest not, and nations [that] knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.

  • Luke 1:69

    And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

  • Jeremiah 23:5

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

  • Acts 2:30

    Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

  • Acts 13:23

    Of this man's seed hath God according to [his] promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

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