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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Children from afar</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/children_from_afar.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/isaiah/60-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/children.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Children from afar</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/children_come_out.htm" title="Children Come Out">◄</a> Children from afar <a href="/topical/c/children_gods_gift.htm" title="Children Gods Gift">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The phrase "children from afar" in the Bible often symbolizes the gathering of God's people from distant lands, reflecting themes of restoration, hope, and divine promise. This concept is deeply rooted in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament and finds its fulfillment in the New Testament through the expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles. Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the imagery of children coming from afar is frequently associated with the restoration of Israel. The prophets spoke of a time when God would gather His people from the nations where they had been scattered. <a href="/isaiah/60-4.htm">Isaiah 60:4</a> declares, "Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm." This passage envisions a future where the dispersed children of Israel return to their homeland, signifying a period of renewal and divine favor. Jeremiah also echoes this theme in his prophecies. In <a href="/jeremiah/31-16.htm">Jeremiah 31:16-17</a> , the Lord promises, "Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded, declares the LORD, and they will return from the land of the enemy. So there is hope for your future, declares the LORD, and your children will return to their own land." Here, the return of children from afar is a metaphor for the restoration of Israel and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. New Testament Fulfillment The New Testament expands the concept of "children from afar" to include the Gentiles, who are brought into the family of God through faith in Jesus Christ. This is seen in the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>). The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this in <a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Ephesians 2:13</a> , stating, "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ." Here, those who were once distant from God—both geographically and spiritually—are now included in the covenant community through the redemptive work of Christ. Theological Significance The gathering of "children from afar" underscores the inclusivity of God's salvation plan. It highlights the transition from a focus on ethnic Israel to a broader, more universal understanding of God's people. This theme is a testament to God's faithfulness and His desire for all people to come to Him, as seen in <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> , "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Practical Implications For believers today, the concept of "children from afar" serves as a reminder of the global mission of the Church. It calls Christians to participate in God's redemptive work by reaching out to those who are spiritually distant and welcoming them into the family of God. It also encourages believers to trust in God's promises of restoration and hope, knowing that He is faithful to gather His people from the ends of the earth. In summary, "children from afar" is a rich biblical motif that speaks to God's restorative power, the fulfillment of His promises, and the inclusive nature of His kingdom. Through Christ, all who were once far off are brought near, becoming part of the divine family and recipients of His eternal promises.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a><a href="/topical/c/children_and_death.htm">Children and Death</a><a href="/topical/c/children_and_heaven.htm">Children and Heaven</a><a href="/topical/c/children_and_marriage.htm">Children and Marriage</a><a href="/topical/c/children_and_parents.htm">Children and Parents</a><a href="/topical/c/children_and_prayer.htm">Children and Prayer</a><a href="/topical/c/children_and_sin.htm">Children and Sin</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_are_a_gift_from_god.htm">Children are a Gift from God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_are_capable_of_glorifying_god.htm">Children are Capable of Glorifying God</a><a href="/topical/c/children_as_a_blessing.htm">Children As a Blessing</a><a 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Answer to Prayer: Rachel</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children_in_answer_to_prayer--to_abraham.htm">Children in Answer to Prayer: To Abraham</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children_in_answer_to_prayer--zacharias.htm">Children in Answer to Prayer: Zacharias</a><a href="/topical/c/children_leaving_home.htm">Children Leaving Home</a><a href="/topical/c/children_leaving_their_parents.htm">Children Leaving Their Parents</a><a href="/topical/c/children_murdering_parents.htm">Children Murdering Parents</a><a href="/topical/c/children_obeying_their_parents.htm">Children Obeying Their Parents</a><a href="/topical/c/children_of_eden.htm">Children of Eden</a><a href="/topical/c/children_of_god.htm">Children of God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_of_god's_people,_holy.htm">Children of God's People, Holy</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_of_god's_people,_interested_in_the_promises.htm">Children of God's People, Interested in the Promises</a><a href="/topical/c/children_of_israel.htm">Children of Israel</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children_of_ministers.htm">Children of Ministers</a><a href="/topical/c/children_of_the_bridechamber.htm">Children of the Bridechamber</a><a href="/topical/c/children_of_the_east.htm">Children of the East</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children_of_the_righteous,_blessed_of_god.htm">Children of the Righteous, Blessed of God</a><a href="/topical/c/children_out_of_wedlock.htm">Children out of Wedlock</a><a href="/topical/c/children_responsibility.htm">Children Responsibility</a><a href="/topical/c/children_returning_home.htm">Children Returning Home</a><a href="/topical/c/children_salvation.htm">Children Salvation</a><a href="/topical/c/children_sinning.htm">Children Sinning</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--after_relatives.htm">Children were Named: After Relatives</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--from_circumstances_connected_with_their_birth.htm">Children were Named: from Circumstances Connected With Their Birth</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--from_remarkable_events.htm">Children were Named: from Remarkable Events</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--numerous,_considered_an_especial_blessing.htm">Children were Named: Numerous, Considered an Especial Blessing</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--often_by_god.htm">Children were Named: Often by God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--often_numerous.htm">Children were Named: Often Numerous</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_named--sometimes_born_when_parents_were_old.htm">Children were Named: Sometimes Born when Parents Were Old</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_required--to_attend_to_instruction.htm">Children were Required: To Attend to Instruction</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_required--to_honor_their_parents.htm">Children were Required: To Honor Their Parents</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_required--to_respect_the_aged.htm">Children were Required: To Respect the Aged</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children_were_required--to_submit_to_discipline.htm">Children were Required: To Submit to Discipline</a><a href="/topical/c/children_who_murder.htm">Children Who Murder</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--a_blessing.htm">Children: A Blessing</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--abijah.htm">Children: Abijah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--alienated,_ishmael,_to_gratify_sarah.htm">Children: Alienated, Ishmael, to Gratify Sarah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--amusements_of.htm">Children: Amusements of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--an_heritage_from_the_lord.htm">Children: An Heritage from the Lord</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--anxiety_of_the_jews_for.htm">Children: Anxiety of the Jews For</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--bastard,_excluded_from_the_privileges_of_the_congregation.htm">Children: Bastard, Excluded from the Privileges of the Congregation</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--blessed_by_jesus.htm">Children: Blessed by Jesus</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--bound_by_covenants_of_parents.htm">Children: Bound by Covenants of Parents</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--casting_out_of_weak_alluded_to.htm">Children: Casting out of Weak Alluded To</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--caused_to_pass_through_fire.htm">Children: Caused to Pass Through Fire</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--character_of,_known_by_conduct.htm">Children: Character of, Known by Conduct</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--children_in_the_temple.htm">Children: Children in the Temple</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--christ_was_an_example_to.htm">Children: Christ Was an Example To</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--circumcised_on_the_eighth_day.htm">Children: Circumcised on the Eighth Day</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--commandments_to.htm">Children: Commandments To</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--correction_of.htm">Children: Correction of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--could_demand_their_portion_during_father's_life.htm">Children: Could Demand Their Portion During Father's Life</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--counsel_of_parents_to.htm">Children: Counsel of Parents To</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--david.htm">Children: David</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents_by_elisha.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Elisha</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents_by_jesus.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Jesus</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents--david's_child_by_uriah's_wife.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: David's Child by Uriah's Wife</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents--firstborn_of_egypt.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Firstborn of Egypt</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents--healing_of.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Healing of</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents--raised_from_the_dead_by_elijah.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Raised from the Dead by Elijah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents--sons_of_eli.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Sons of Eli</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--death_of,_as_a_judgment_upon_parents--sons_of_saul.htm">Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Sons of Saul</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--dedicated_to_god_in_infancy--samson.htm">Children: Dedicated to God in Infancy: Samson</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--dedicated_to_god_in_infancy--samuel.htm">Children: Dedicated to God in Infancy: Samuel</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--destruction_of,_a_punishment.htm">Children: Destruction of, a Punishment</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--difference_made_between_male_and_female,_in_mosaic_law.htm">Children: Difference Made Between Male and Female, in Mosaic Law</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--early_piety_of_jeremiah.htm">Children: Early Piety of Jeremiah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--early_piety_of_john_the_baptist.htm">Children: Early Piety of John the Baptist</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--early_piety_of_samuel.htm">Children: Early Piety of Samuel</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--edict_to_murder_of_herod.htm">Children: Edict to Murder of Herod</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--edict_to_murder_of_jehu.htm">Children: Edict to Murder of Jehu</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--edict_to_murder_of_pharaoh.htm">Children: Edict to Murder of Pharaoh</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--elihu.htm">Children: Elihu</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--esau.htm">Children: Esau</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--false_instruction_of.htm">Children: False Instruction of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--female--inherited_property_in_default_of_sons.htm">Children: Female: Inherited Property in Default of Sons</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--female--taken_care_of_by_nurses.htm">Children: Female: Taken Care of by Nurses</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--female--usefully_employed.htm">Children: Female: Usefully Employed</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--figurative.htm">Children: Figurative</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--fondness_and_care_of_mothers_for.htm">Children: Fondness and Care of Mothers For</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--frequently_bore_the_curse_of_parents.htm">Children: Frequently Bore the Curse of Parents</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--future_state_of.htm">Children: Future State of</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--god's_care_of.htm">Children: God's Care of</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--attend_to_parental_teaching.htm">Children: Good: Attend to Parental Teaching</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--character_of,_illustrates_conversion.htm">Children: Good: Character of, Illustrates Conversion</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--honor_the_aged.htm">Children: Good: Honor the Aged</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--illustrative_of_a_teachable_spirit.htm">Children: Good: Illustrative of a Teachable Spirit</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--know_the_scriptures.htm">Children: Good: Know the Scriptures</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--make_their_parents'_hearts_glad.htm">Children: Good: Make Their Parents' Hearts Glad</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--obey_parents.htm">Children: Good: Obey Parents</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--partake_of_the_promises_of_god.htm">Children: Good: Partake of the Promises of God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--shall_be_blessed.htm">Children: Good: Shall be Blessed</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--show_love_to_parents.htm">Children: Good: Show Love to Parents</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--take_care_of_parents.htm">Children: Good: Take Care of Parents</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--the_lord_is_with.htm">Children: Good: The Lord is With</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--good--their_obedience_to_parents_is_well_pleasing_to_god.htm">Children: Good: Their Obedience to Parents is Well Pleasing to God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--grief_occasioned_by_loss_of.htm">Children: Grief Occasioned by Loss of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--illegitimate--despised_by_their_brethren.htm">Children: Illegitimate: Despised by Their Brethren</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--illegitimate--excluded_from_the_congregation.htm">Children: Illegitimate: Excluded from the Congregation</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--illegitimate--had_no_inheritance.htm">Children: Illegitimate: had No Inheritance</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--illegitimate--not_cared_for_by_the_father.htm">Children: Illegitimate: Not Cared for by the Father</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--illegitimate--sometimes_sent_away_with_gifts.htm">Children: Illegitimate: Sometimes Sent Away With Gifts</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--inhuman_practice_of_offering_to_idols.htm">Children: Inhuman Practice of offering to Idols</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--instance_of,_leah_and_rachel.htm">Children: Instance of, Leah and Rachel</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--instruction_of.htm">Children: Instruction of</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--involved_in_guilt_of_parents.htm">Children: Involved in Guilt of Parents</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--isaac.htm">Children: Isaac</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--jehoshaphat.htm">Children: Jehoshaphat</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--jephthah's_daughter.htm">Children: Jephthah's Daughter</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--jeremiah.htm">Children: Jeremiah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--jesus.htm">Children: Jesus</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--jewish_children.htm">Children: Jewish Children</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--job.htm">Children: Job</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--john.htm">Children: John</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--joseph.htm">Children: Joseph</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--josiah.htm">Children: Josiah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--judah.htm">Children: Judah</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--love_of,_for_parents_of_ruth.htm">Children: Love of, for Parents of Ruth</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--love_of,_for_parents--jesus.htm">Children: Love of, for Parents: Jesus</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--male--birth_of,_announced_to_the_father_by_a_messenger.htm">Children: Male: Birth of, Announced to the Father by a Messenger</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--male--if_first_born,_belonged_to_god_and_were_redeemed.htm">Children: Male: If First Born, Belonged to God and Were Redeemed</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--male--inherited_the_possessions_of_their_father.htm">Children: Male: Inherited the Possessions of Their Father</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--male--received_the_blessing_of_their_father_before_his_death.htm">Children: Male: Received the Blessing of Their Father Before his Death</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--male--under_the_care_of_tutors,_till_they_came_of_age.htm">Children: Male: Under the Care of Tutors, Till They Came of Age</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--male--usefully_employed.htm">Children: Male: Usefully Employed</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/children--minors.htm">Children: Minors</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/children--mode_of_giving_public_instruction_to.htm">Children: Mode of Giving Public Instruction To</a><a 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