1 At that time I will be the God of all the clans of Israeland they will be my people.I, the Lord, affirm it!”
2 The Lord says,“The people of Israel who survived death at the hands of the enemywill find favor in the wildernessas they journey to find rest for themselves.
3 In a far-off land the Lord will manifest himself to them.He will say to them, ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love.That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.
4 I will rebuild you, my dear children Israel,so that you will once again be built up.Once again you will take up the tambourineand join in the happy throng of dancers.
5 Once again you will plant vineyardson the hills of Samaria.Those who plant themwill once again enjoy their fruit.
6 Yes, a time is comingwhen watchmen will call out on the mountains of Ephraim,“Come! Let us go to Zionto worship the Lord our God!”’”