Jeremiah 31:1-2

Context

31:1 At that time I will be the God of all the clans of Israel¹

and they will be my people.

I, the Lord, affirm it!”²

Israel Will Be Restored and Join Judah in Worship

31:2 The Lord says,

“The people of Israel who survived

death at the hands of the enemy³

will find favor in the wilderness

as they journey to find rest for themselves.

[31:1] ¹sn This verse repeats v. 22 but with specific reference to all the clans of Israel, i.e., to all Israel and Judah. It functions here as a transition to the next section which will deal with the restoration of Israel (31:3-20) and Judah (31:21-25) and their reunification in the land (31:27-29) under a new covenant relation with God (31:31-37). See also the study note on 30:3 for further reference to this reunification in Jeremiah and the other prophets.

[31:1] ²tn Heb “Oracle of the Lord.”

[31:2] ³tn Heb “who survived the sword.”