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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

What the psalmist had long before ordered to be said among the heathen (Ps. 96:10) the prophet here will have in like manner to be published to all nations, That the Lord reigns, and that he comes, he comes to judge the earth, as he had long been judging in the earth. The notice here given of God's judging the nations may have reference to the destruction of Sennacherib, Nebuchadnezzar, Antiochus, and to the Antichrist especially, and all the proud enemies of the Christian church; but some of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joel 3:14

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision ,.... The same with the valley of Jehoshaphat before mentioned; which shows that not any valley of that name is intended, but a certain place so called from the judgments of God in it; and here named "the valley of decision", because here their judgment will be determined, as Kimchi and Jarchi; and at this time the controversy between God, and his people's enemies, will be decided, and at an end: or "the valley of concision", as the Vulgate... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:14

Multitudes, multitudes - המנים המנים hamonim , hamonim , crowds upon crowds, in the valley of decision, or excision: the same as the valley of Jehoshaphat, the place where God is to execute judgment on his enemies. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:14

Verse 14 The Prophet confirms the same truth; but he multiplies words, because the devastation of the Church might have taken away all hope from God’s servants; for who could have said that the Church could be restored when it was so miserably wasted, yea, almost reduced to nothing? For the people were so scattered that the name of Israel was of no account. The people then had ceased to exist, for they had lost their name; in short, the constitution of the Church was dissolved, and all might... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-14

Providence, preparation, and prevention. Circumstances of great solemnity and grandeur shall usher in the day of vengeance on the wicked sinners of every class, especially such as persecute and oppress the people of God. I. THE PROVIDENCE GOD AT WORK . Men propose, God disposes; they pursue their own individual plans, and yet all the while they are only carrying out the Divine purposes. A remarkable example of the wonderful scheme of God's providence is recorded in the fourth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

After a parenthesis of five verses, viz. 4-8, detailing the injurious treatment of the Jews by some of the surrounding nations, and the righteous retribution visited on those nations, the prophet resumes the subject broached at the beginning of the chapter, especially in Joel 3:2 , about the judgment to be visited on the nations in general. The verses now before us describe very graphically the execution of that judgment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

Retribution. "Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles," etc. Here is the first startling boom of the righteous retribution. Some think the reference is to the approach of Sennacherib, or Nebuchadnezzar, or Antiochus; but the language seems strong and grand enough to represent the approach of the last day. In this retributive scene there are several things observable. I. THE GREATEST RESISTANCE ABSOLUTELY FUTILE . "Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

This and the following verses, instead of expressly narrating the execution of the Divine command, present a picture of it. In one part the prophet sees in vision and shows us pictorially the multitudes of the nations pouring on in one continuous stream into the fatal valley. In another compartment of the picture, Jehovah is seen in the awfulness of his majesty and in the fearfulness of his judgments on the wicked, while he is a Refuge and Strength for his people. Multitudes, multitudes in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

The valley of decision. A learned and interesting book has been written upon 'The Decisive Battles of the World.' Often in the long history of mankind, the fate of races, of empires, as well as that of kings and heroes, has been settled upon the battle-field. Decisive conflicts often occur in the region of thought and belief, in the region of personal influence, where there is nothing to attract general attention. But even more overlooked and unnoticed is the perpetual Divine judgment... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joel 3:14

The prophet continues, as in amazement at the great throng assembling upon one another, “multitudes, multitudes, in the valley of decision,” as though, whichever way he looked, there were yet more of these “tumultuous masses,” so that there was nothing beside them. It was one living, surging, boiling, sea: throngs upon throngs, mere throngs! . The word rendered “multitudes” suggests, besides, the thought of the hum and din of these masses thronging onward, blindly, to their own destruction.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joel 3:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joel 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:9-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Joel 3:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joel 3:14

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