1 “At that time,” declares the Lord, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.”
2 This is what the Lord says:The people who survived the wars have found favor in the desert.Israel went to find its rest.
3 The Lord appeared to me in a faraway place and said,“I love you with an everlasting love.So I will continue to show you my kindness.
4 Once again I will build you up,and you will be rebuilt, my dear people Israel.Once again you will take your tambourines,and you will go dancing with happy people.
5 Once again you will plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria.Those who plant them will enjoy the fruit.
6 There will be a day when watchmen on the mountains of Ephraimwill call out this message:‘Arise! Let’s go to Zion, to the Lord our God.’ ”
7 This is what the Lord says:Sing a happy song about Jacob.Sing joyfully for the leader of the nations.Shout, sing praise, and say,“O Lord, rescue your people, the remaining few from Israel.”