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
A rams' horn is blown in Zion to tremble the inhabitants because **the terrifying, dark, and gloomy Day of Jehovah is approaching** .
**A massive, unstoppable army advances like a fire**, turning the garden of Eden into a desolate wilderness . As this mighty force scales walls and en…
Jehovah urges the people to **turn to Him with all their heart through fasting, weeping, and tearing their hearts** . The priests are instructed to we…
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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