Jeremiah 24:6

For good. Materially and economically the condition of the Jews in Babylon at the time of the return from captivity was much above that of slaves or prisoners (see Jer. 29:4-7, 28; cf. Ezra 2:1, 64-70). The books of Ezra and Nehemiah indicate the tolerant favor the captives of Judah enjoyed under Persian monarchs. The experience of Daniel and his fellows proves how high the Jews could rise in governmental circles. Indeed, it was because of this satisfactory state of affairs that many of the captive Jews did not return to their native land when given the opportunity to do so. However, the real good that God had in mind for the captives was their re-establishment in Palestine and their full restoration to the covenant privileges (see p. 31).