In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987. This chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the country of judah by locusts and caterpillars. The book of joel 8 page introductory commentary excerpt. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and drought. The first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son of pethuel as author. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. In the 1611 king james bible, the book of joel is formed by three chapters. Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. Jan 31, 2009 while most of the other prophets can be dated with some degree of accuracy, it is notoriously difficult to date the book of joel. He had a bible study, one that both taught the 120 disciples they better understood their experience according to the scriptures and called the lost to salvation.
The book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. He said, lets open up our bibles to the book of joel. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. The terribleness of the plague may be judged of by the following description of the locusts. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah without making reference to the northern kingdom of israel. This makes joel a preexilic prophet, who served before the fall of the northern kingdom of israel 721 b. The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel. The book focuses its prophetic judgment on the southern kingdom of judah with frequent references to zion and the temple worship joel 1. Commentary for joel 1 from the desolations about to come upon the land of judah, by the ravages of locusts and other insects, the prophet joel exhorts the jews to repentance, fasting, and prayer. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. The book of joel, a book in the christian old testament, is part of a group of twelve prophetic books known as the minor. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. I have already mentioned in my comments on hosea commentaries that the. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Chapter 1 showed the devastation that was coming to israel through an unprecedented locust invasion. Like the dawn, across the mountains spreads a vast and mighty people, such as has. Joel s familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author.
Suggestions have been offered ranging from the ninth century to the second century b. Study joel 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In terms of technicality, allens commentary on joel falls somewhere in the middle. Allen the books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah new international commentary on the old testament, 1976. A free bible version and commentary on the book of joel in easyenglish. The word of the lord that came to joel joel, like hosea, mentions the name of his father only, and then is silent about his extraction, his tribe, his family. Then again, if joel is speaking about a literal insect attack, there is virtually no telling when the book was written joel 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten a succession of noxious creatures hath perfectly destroyed the fruits of the earth. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. We hope that you find the joel summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of joel.
Read joel commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. It is usual with the prophets to speak of things which were certainly about to take place, as already come to pass. Every book of the bible has its own key to its interpretation. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Joel has much to say about this future time of judgment. Read joel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locusts, destruction, near and far book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord book of joel bible study chapter 3 the judgement of the nations related studies book of habakkuk bible study chapter 1 god is moving and judgment is coming. We do know that joel belongs among the books of the bible. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. Peter quotes this passage acts 2, and the question concerns the relationship of joel s passage to the day of pentecost. Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel.
Joel s passage was fulfilled partially in his own day and was terminated at the day of. Some think that the prophet speaks of it as a thing to come and gives warning of it beforehand, as usually the prophets did of judgments coming. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. To answer your question, i thought it would be fun to pretend to interview joel. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Joel may be reckoned among the classics of hebrew literature. Joel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible. Study guide for joel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons.
This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the. Read joel 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. An even greater judgment god used this locust judgment to point to an even greater judgment that would come in the future. A translation of the bible with commentaries and bible studies all written in easy english to help you read, understand, and apply the bible. Alan delivers the book of joel, where we look at the invasion of locusts. What the cutting locust left, the swarming locust has eaten. Verses 17 verses 17 it is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was the same with that joel who was the son of samuel 1 sam. This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love. Joels familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Joel esv the word of the lord that came to joel, bible.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. The land over which their devastating hordes have passed at. The key phrase in the book of joel is the day of the lord. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Joel commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Study joel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Is it true that you\re a real old testament prophet.
Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers. Sometimes the key is at the front door of the book. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Joel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle. The nicot series is thorough, but it remains generally accessible to most readers. Read joel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to traverse across time. Charles savelle center point bible institute 1 the book of joel message. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. Joel s prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it. Promises are made of the return of mercy upon their repentance joel 2. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Let everybody in the country tremble, for the day of yahweh is coming, yes, it is near. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord.
Kjv bible verses from joel offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. You can find the best commentary on joel for you using the tools on the right side. The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joels life. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books. Joel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Commentary relates some information from pseudoepiphanius, who, in his lives of the prophets. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. The people are hereupon called to repentance, joel 2. It is at least certain that joel preceded amos, who begins his prophecy with a passage from joel. Many have concluded, with little evidence, that the book was written as early as 830 bc. We are altogether uncertain concerning the time when this prophet prophesied. Book of joel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study the bible online using commentary on joel 1 and more. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. He notices the blessings of the gospel, with the final glorious state of the church. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc.
The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. We know nothing else about him other than the name of his father. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. Joel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. There are a number of good commentaries on joel, and the following are five of the most helpful. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. Its purpose was to call the southern kingdom to repentance or prepare for the coming judgment. He leaves even the time when he lived, to be guessed at. Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. We also notice that peters application was exactly the same as the application made by the prophet joel.
Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. This summary of the book of joel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of joel. The word of the lord that came to joel, the son of pethuel.
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