Jeremiah 31:1-6

International Children’s Bible

The New Israel

31 The Lord says, “At that time I will be God of all Israel’s family groups. And they will be my people.”

²This is what the Lord says:

“Some of the people were not killed by the enemy’s sword.
Those people will find help in the desert.
I have come to give rest to Israel.”

³And from far away the Lord appeared to his people. He said,

“I love you people
    with a love that will last forever.
I became your friend
    because of my love and kindness.
⁴People of Israel, I will build you up again,
    and you will be rebuilt.
You will pick up your tambourines again.
    You will dance with those who are joyful.
⁵You will plant vineyards again
    on the hills around Samaria.
The farmers will plant them
    and enjoy their fruit.
⁶There will be a time when watchmen in the mountains of Ephraim shout this message:
    ‘Come, let’s go up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord our God!’”