Jeremiah 24:5

Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge— "As he who has figs in his garden acknowledges those of the first season as his, and as part of his property, and neglects the autumnal figs as having no taste, and fit only to be trodden under foot; so will I," &c. The Jews who remained in their own country, flattered themselves with being more beloved by the Almighty than their brethren who were carried away captive. To check this vain confidence, God promised to shew the latter particular marks of his favour in a strange land; and accordingly, we find that many of these, as Daniel and his companions, for instance, found great esteem and honour during their captivity. See chap. Jeremiah 29:17. Lowth and Houbigant.