1 “At that time” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”
2 This is what the Lord says:They found favor in the wilderness —the people who survived the sword.When Israel went to find rest,
3 the Lord appeared to him from far away.I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.
4 Again I will build you so that you will be rebuilt,Virgin Israel. You will take up your tambourines again and go out in joyful dancing.
5 You will plant vineyards again on the mountains of Samaria;the planters will plant and will enjoy the fruit.
6 For there will be a day when watchmen will call outin the hill country of Ephraim,“Get up, let’s go up to Zion, to Yahweh our God! ”
7 For this is what the Lord says:Sing with joy for Jacob;shout for the chief of the nations!Proclaim, praise, and say,“Lord, save Your people, the remnant of Israel! ”