From the point of view of the end, first man was created. After that the Galut was established. Then Am Yisrael was created and sent to the Galut. Then Am Yisrael returned, largely against their will, propelled by the immorality of the nations of the Galut, anti-semitism.
Six million are here now, in Noach's ark, and we are standing at the brink of a big flood.