What does Jeremiah 24:5 mean?

'This is what I, the Lord, the God of Israel, say: The people I sent away from Judah to live in Babylon are like these good figs. I’ll watch over them for their good.' Jeremiah 24:5 - Modern Text Bible

(God is saying that the exiles in Babylon are like the good figs—He’s going to take care of them, even though they’re far from home.)