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 promised a restoration for Israel.
Deuteronomy 30:3-5
The land and people of Israel would be restored and prosperous again
Isaiah 27:12-13
God promised to restore the Jews
Isaiah 35:1-2
The land of Israel would be restored
Jeremiah 46:25-28
Jeremiah prophesied that Judah and Egypt would be restored but that Babylon would be destroyed