12. How did the return of a Jewish remnant to Judah prove to be providential with respect to the coming of the Messiah?

¹² A remnant from among the exiled Jews did indeed return to Judah and revive the worship of Jehovah at the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. In the outworking of Jehovah’s purposes, this remnant would become like “dew from Jehovah,” which brings refreshment and prosperity.

Micah 5:7,