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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joel 2:18-20

Joel 2:18-20. Then will the Lord be jealous for his land If you do what I propose to you, if you sincerely humble yourselves before God, confess your sins, and truly repent of them, turning to God in newness of life, then will the Lord be concerned for the honour and welfare of that land which he has chosen to settle his worshippers in. Yea, the Lord will say, Behold, I will send you corn, &c. I will restore your former plenty, and the nations about you shall have no more occasion to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joel 2:12-27

2:12-32 GOD’S MERCY ON THE REPENTANTRepentance and restoration (2:12-27)Although God is the one who has sent this judgment, it is not too late for the people to ask for his mercy. However, this must be accompanied by genuine inward repentance, not just by the outward show of torn clothing, sackcloth and ashes. God may then restore their fields and vineyards, and they will be able to worship him with their cereal and wine offerings again (12-14).Once more a trumpet is blown, but this time to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joel 2:16

Gather = Gather in. sanctify the congregation = hallow a convocation. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 19:10 , Exodus 19:22 ). App-92 . gather = gather out. closet = bridal canopy. See notes on Psalms 19:5 and Isaiah 4:5 . The only three occurrences of Heb chuppah, read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joel 2:17

the priests, the ministers of the LORD. See note on Joel 1:9 . between, &c. Compare Ezekiel 8:16 . Spare Thy People, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 32:11 , Exodus 32:12 Deuteronomy 9:26 , Deuteronomy 9:29 ). App-92 . Compare Nehemiah 13:22 . Thine heritage . Reference to Pentateuch, (Deuteronomy 32:9 ). App-92 . heathen = nations. wherefore. ? Figure of speech Erotesis., App-6 . Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 9:26-29 ). App-92 . Compare Psalms 42:10 ; Psalms 79:10 ;... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joel 2:18

Jealous for His land, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 32:36-43 ). App-92 . These remind us of the concluding words of the "Song of Moses", and sum up the object and outcome of all the events which go to make up "the day of the Lord". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joel 2:19

Behold. Figure of speech Astertismos ( App-6 ), to call attention to the "blessing" mentioned in Joel 2:14 . corn, &c. Compare Joel 1:10 ; Malachi 3:11 , Malachi 3:12 , The Article is used with each of these in theHebrew text. wine. Hebrew. tirosh . App-27 . make you a reproach. See note on "rule", Joel 2:17 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Joel 2:18

"Then was Jehovah jealous for his land, and had pity on his people.Whether viewed as a prophecy of Joel of relief for the penitent people or as an exclamation of praise after the event of his mercy, this section (Joel 2:15-17) is rich with a portrayal of God's abundant blessings upon the covenant nation (not the secular state, as such, but the spiritual remnant who, in scripture, were always equated with the "true Israel"). "Apparently Joel had been successful in inspiring the people of Judah... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Joel 2:19

"And Jehovah answered and said unto his people, Behold, I will send you grain, and new wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations; but I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive it into a land barren and desolate, its forepart into the eastern sea, and its hinder part into the western sea; and its stench shall come up, and its savor shall come up, because it hath done great things."I will remove far off from... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joel 2:16

Joel 2:16. Sanctify the congregation— We read in Exo 19:10 of God's commanding the people to sanctify themselves. This sanctification consisted in their solemn preparation to come before God, by washing themselves and their clothes, cleansing themselves from all legal impurities, &c. as may be seen in Joe 2:14-15 of that chapter. In like manner, the prophet here exhorts the people to a solemn attendance at the temple of God; to fast, and mourn, and pray before him; and therefore commands... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joel 2:17

Joel 2:17. Between the porch and the altar— This porch seems to be the same with that mentioned 1Ki 6:3 which was twenty cubits long, and overlaid within with pure gold, 2 Chronicles 3:4. This porch separated the temple from the court of the priests; in which court was the altar of burnt-offerings; and between this altar and the porch of the sanctuary was the station of the priests when they ministered to Jehovah. It was common among the Jews to have certain forms of prayer or praise prescribed... read more

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