📖 Joel — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Joel 2:1 RBlow ye the Ttrumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;
Joel 2:2 RA day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years Tof many generations.
Joel 2:3 A Rfire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.
Joel 2:4 The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as horsemen, so shall they run.
Joel 2:5 Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, Rlike the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.
Joel 2:6 Before their face the people shall be much pained: Rall faces shall gather Tblackness.
Joel 2:7 RThey shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks:
Joel 2:8 Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in his path: and when they fall upon the RTsword, they shall not be wounded.
Joel 2:9 They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up upon the houses; they shall Renter in at the windows like a thief.
Joel 2:10 The Rearth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining:
Joel 2:11 And the LORD shall Rutter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
Joel 2:12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, Rturn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
Joel 2:13 And Rrend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
Joel 2:14 RWho knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?
Joel 2:15 RBlow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:
Joel 2:16 Gather the people, Rsanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.
Joel 2:17 Let Rthe priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should Trule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?
Joel 2:18 Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, Rand pity his people.
Joel 2:19 Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, RI will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:
Joel 2:20 But I will Rremove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he Thath done great things.
Joel 2:21 RFear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD Twill do great things.
Joel 2:22 Be not Rafraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.
Joel 2:23 Be glad then, Rye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you Tthe former rain Tmoderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.
Joel 2:24 And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.
Joel 2:25 And I will restore to you the years Rthat the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
Joel 2:26 And Rye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
Joel 2:27 And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: Rand my people shall never be ashamed.
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, Rthat I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Joel 2:29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.
Joel 2:30 And RI will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
Joel 2:31 The Rsun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.
Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: Rfor in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Joel 2:1–11 — A trumpet warns of the terrible day
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Darkness and a great advancing host are described through fire, ordered ranks, breached walls, and trembling creation. The Lord’s voice over the army brings the question of who can endure his day.
Key Truth: Hear warning with reverence rather than easy dismissal.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in …” (Joel 2:1)
Find it in Joel 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Before their ____ the people shall be much pained: all faces shall gather …” (Joel 2:6)
Find it in Joel 2:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp …” (Joel 2:11)
Find it in Joel 2:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joel 2:12–17 — Return with the heart and gather every generation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord calls for wholehearted return with fasting and mourning. Gracious and merciful character grounds the appeal, and the assembly includes elders, children, nursing infants, newlyweds, and praying priests.
Key Truth: Let outward repentance express an inward return.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your ____ , and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:” (Joel 2:12)
Find it in Joel 2:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn …” (Joel 2:15)
Find it in Joel 2:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Let the ____ , the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch …” (Joel 2:17)
Find it in Joel 2:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joel 2:18–32 — Provision restored and the Spirit poured out
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord answers with renewed harvest, rain, restored years, satisfaction, and knowledge of his presence. The promise then reaches sons, daughters, old, young, and servants through the Spirit, ending with deliverance for those calling on his name.
Key Truth: Receive restoring mercy with thankful trust.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity …” (Joel 2:18)
Find it in Joel 2:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And I will ____ to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the …” (Joel 2:25)
Find it in Joel 2:25 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD ____ .” (Joel 2:31)
Find it in Joel 2:31 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Acts 2:17 — Peter cites Joel’s promise of the Spirit poured on all flesh.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What would returning with your whole heart change beyond outward appearances?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Joel 2:1–11 (A trumpet warns of the terrible day) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Joel 2:12–17 (Return with the heart and gather every generation) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Joel 2:18–32 (Provision restored and the Spirit poured out) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What distinguishes the required return from outward display?
5. How does the promised outpouring cross age and sex distinctions?
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