I knew you in the wilderness, In the land of great drought.
Hosea 13:5
Surrounding context
13:4 "Yet I am the LORD your God Ever since the land of Egypt, And you shall know no God but Me; For there is no savior besides Me.
13:5 I knew you in the wilderness, In the land of great drought.
13:6 When they had pasture, they were filled; They were filled and their heart was exalted; Therefore they forgot Me.