1 "At that time I will be the God of all of the tribes of Israel," announces the Lord. "And they will be my people."
2 The Lord says, "Some of my people will live through everything their enemies do to them. They will find help in the desert. I will come to give peace and rest to Israel."
3 The Lord appeared to us in the past. He said, "I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. I have kept on loving you with faithful love.
4 I will build you up again. Nation of Israel, you will be rebuilt. Once again you will use your tambourines to celebrate. You will go out and dance with joy.
5 Once again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria. Farmers will plant them. They will enjoy their fruit.