Jeremiah 31:2
The LORD says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”
World English Bible (Public Domain)
In context
Before · Jeremiah 31:1
1“At that time,” says the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.”
2The LORD says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”
After · Jeremiah 31:3–4
3The LORD appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness. 4I will build you again, and you will be built, O virgin of Israel. You will again be adorned with your tambourines, and will go out in the dances of those who make merry.