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God is speaking to Hosea about what he will do to Israel.
On that day
This phrase is used to talk about a future judgment and restoration.
will I make a covenant for them
The objects of this covenant are the animal kingdom. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
I will drive away the bow, the sword, and the battle from the land, and I will make you lie down in safety
Yahweh will keep Israel's enemies away from them; there will be no more war; the people will live in safety. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)