During ancient times, many of the people of the land of Israel were exiled by the Assyrians and Babylonians. After the fall of the Babylonian Empire about 2500 years ago, many Jews returned to their homeland and began a process of rebuilding their fallen cities.
Below is a selection of Bible prophecies that predicted the regathering of Israel.
Deuteronomy 4:25-30
Moses prophetically warns his people of exile if they turn away from God
Ezekiel 11:17
The exiles of Judah would be regathered to their homeland
Ezekiel 34:13
The people of Israel would return to "their own land"
Jeremiah 32:36-37
The Jews would survive Babylonian rule and return home