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Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Joel 3:2

also: Zephaniah 3:8, Zechariah 14:2-Numbers :, Revelation 16:14, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 19:19-Ecclesiastes :, Revelation 20:8 the valley: Joel 3:12, 2 Chronicles 20:26, Ezekiel 39:11, Zechariah 14:4 will plead: Isaiah 66:16, Ezekiel 38:22, Amos 1:11, Obadiah 1:10-Nehemiah :, Zechariah 12:3, Zechariah 12:4, Revelation 11:18, Revelation 16:6, Revelation 18:20, Revelation 18:21 and parted: Jeremiah 12:14, Jeremiah 49:1, Ezekiel 25:8, Ezekiel 35:10, Zephaniah 2:8-2 Samuel : Reciprocal:... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Joel 3:2

I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land.All nations — In the type it is all those nations that have oppressed Judah, in the anti-type, all nations that have been enemies to Christ and the church.Into the valley of Jehoshaphat — I will debate my people's cause, and do them right in the midst of my church,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:1-21

PROMISE OF JEHOVAH TO AVERT THE JUDGMENT AND TO BESTOW ABUNDANT BLESSINGS, Joel 2:18 to Joel 3:21. Though not expressly stated, it is implied that the prophet’s exhortation was heeded; the solemn assembly was held, the people turned to Jehovah in penitence, and as a result Jehovah altered his purpose. Now he promises to remove the locusts and to restore prosperity, such as has not been known before, until all will know that Jehovah himself dwells in the midst of the people (Joel 2:18-27). The... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:2-3

2. At the time of the restoration Jehovah will gather all nations All that are guilty of hostility toward the people of God; and that included all the nations known to the prophet, for all had sinned at some time against the covenant people. Valley of Jehoshaphat This name is given to the scene of the final conflict because of the meaning of the name: Jehovah judges. It is thought by some that the place is to be identified with the valley in which several nations were conquered by... read more

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