Joel 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 3
Chapter Summary
Jehovah's terrifying judgment. He demands repentance. He comforts Zion.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- Acts 2:16–21
- Romans 10:13
People & Context
God who sends the locust army, calls for repentance, pities His people, and pours out His Spirit
Jehovah's people, called to turn with fasting and weeping, then promised restoration and His indwelling presence
Timeline
A rams' horn is blown in Zion to tremble the inhabitants because **the terrifying, dark, and gloomy Day of Jehovah is approaching** .
Joel 2:1-2**A massive, unstoppable army advances like a fire**, turning the garden of Eden into a desolate wilderness . As this mighty force scales walls and enters houses like a thief, the earth quakes and the heavens shake .
Joel 2:3-11Jehovah urges the people to **turn to Him with all their heart through fasting, weeping, and tearing their hearts** . The priests are instructed to weep between the porch and altar, pleading for God to spare His inheritance from shame .
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