Psalm 107:8 (ESV) … “Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!”
It was a long way from Babylon to Judah and the dangers were many, but the Lord brought His people safely home (Ezra 1–2; Isa. 41:14–20; 43:1–21). In their need, they cried out to Him (vv. 6, 13, 19, 28) and He brought them out, led them through the wilderness, and brought them to their own land where they found cities to live in. During their journey, He provided food and drink for them (see Luke 1:53; Jer. 31:25). Surely they would want to give thanks to Him for all that He did for them (vv. 8, 15, 21, 31).[1]
[1] Wiersbe, W. W. (2004). Be exultant (1st ed., p. 68). Cook Communications Ministries.