Matthew Henry Commentary Jeremiah 30:18-24

"Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will turn again the captivity of Jacob`s tents, and have compassion on his dwelling-places; and the city shall be builded upon its own hill, and the palace shall be inhabited after its own manner. And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all that oppress them. And their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is he that hath had boldness to approach unto me? saith Jehovah. And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, [even his] wrath, is gone forth, a sweeping tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall understand it." — Jeremiah 30:18-24 (ASV)

We have here further indications of the favor of God for them after the days of their calamity have ended. The proper work and office of Christ, as Mediator, is to draw near to God for us, as the High Priest of our profession. His own undertaking, in compliance with His Father's will and in compassion to fallen man, motivated Him.

Jesus Christ was, in all this, truly wonderful. They will be taken again into covenant with the Lord, according to the covenant made with their fathers. I will be your God: it is His goodwill to us, which is the summary of that part of the covenant. The wrath of God against the wicked is very terrible, like a whirlwind.

The purposes of His wrath, as well as the purposes of His love, will all be fulfilled. God will comfort all who turn to Him; but those who approach Him must have their hearts engaged to do so with reverence, devotion, and faith. How will they escape who neglect so great salvation?