Jeremiah 30:9
But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.
Original Language Analysis
וְעָ֣בְד֔וּ
But they shall serve
H5647
וְעָ֣בְד֔וּ
But they shall serve
Strong's:
H5647
Word #:
1 of 10
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוָ֣ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֣ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶ֑ם
their God
H430
אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶ֑ם
their God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 10
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
וְאֵת֙
H853
וְאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Hosea 3:5Afterward 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.Luke 1:69And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;Acts 13:34And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.Acts 2:30Therefore 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 13:23Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:Jeremiah 23:5Behold, 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.
Historical Context
No literal David returned to rule after the exile. This prophecy awaited fulfillment in Christ, the Son of David, who reigns eternally.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ fulfill the role of 'David their king' promised here?
- What does it mean to serve the LORD and His anointed King?
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Analysis & Commentary
God promises Israel will serve 'the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.' This cannot refer to the historical David (long dead) but to his greater Son, the Messiah. This is Davidic covenant language pointing to Christ's reign (Luke 1:32-33). True restoration includes not just return to land but submission to God's anointed King.