Jeremiah 3:14-16

New International Reader's Version

¹⁴ “You people have not been faithful,” announces the Lord. “Return to me. I am your husband. I will choose one of you from each town. I will choose two from each territory. And I will bring you to the city of Zion. ¹⁵ Then I will give you shepherds who are dear to my heart. Their knowledge and understanding will help them lead you. ¹⁶ In those days there will be many more of you in the land,” announces the Lord. “Then people will not talk about the ark of the covenant of the Lord anymore. It will never enter their minds. They will not remember it. The ark will not be missed. And another one will not be made.