Jeremiah 31:2 akjv — Thus says the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to…

American King James Version

"Thus says the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. "

— Jeremiah 31:2, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 31 — Context

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At the same time, says the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

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Thus says the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

3

The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.

4

Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin of Israel: you shall again be adorned with your tabrets, and shall go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

5

You shall yet plant vines on the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.

Jeremiah 31:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 31:2 say?
Jeremiah 31:2 in the American King James Version reads: “Thus says the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. ”
Where is Jeremiah 31:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 31:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 31, verse 2.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 31:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 31:2 in?
Jeremiah 31:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 31:2?
Jeremiah 31:2 reads (AKJV): “Thus says the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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