Jeremiah 50-52

At the close of Jeremiah's prophecy Babylon is condemned, and hope is announced for the Jewish people. Babylon will have served God's purpose in punishing disobedience to the LORD in the Holy Land, and having so served, Babylon will, itself, come under the LORD's scrutiny. Babylon will be found lacking, and Babylon will be punished, just as Israel and Judah will have been condemned. Afterward, the Jewish people will be returned to their homeland where they will be blessed. This is the message of hope for them.