future filled with hope and not hurt against them. The judgment of the exile will not be God’s final word! 29:12–19 God’s offer is for the exiles to pray to him (v. 12), for when they seek him with all their heart and soul, he will surely be found by them (vv. 12–14). Yahweh has never forgotten about his promise to the patriarchs and to David (Gen 12:2–3; 15:1–6; 2 Sam 7:1–25). There will be a restoration of the people of Israel to their land, but in the meantime, neither the king, nor the city,