Thus says the LORD: "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when I went to give him rest."
Jeremiah 31:2
Surrounding context
31:1 "At the same time," says the LORD, "I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people."
31:2 Thus says the LORD: "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when I went to give him rest."
31:3 The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.