Jeremiah 31:2
King James Version
“Thus saith the LORD, The people left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”
Context
1At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
2Thus saith the LORD, The people left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.
3The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
4Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.
5Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat as common things.