Joel 3:1
New International Version
“In those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

New Living Translation
“At the time of those events,” says the LORD, “when I restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem,

English Standard Version
“For behold, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Berean Standard Bible
“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity,

King James Bible
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

New King James Version
“For behold, in those days and at that time, When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem,

New American Standard Bible
“For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

NASB 1995
“For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

NASB 1977
“For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Legacy Standard Bible
“For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Amplified Bible
“For behold, in those [climactic] days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Christian Standard Bible
Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

American Standard Version
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

Contemporary English Version
At that time I, the LORD, will make Judah and Jerusalem prosperous again.

English Revised Version
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"In those days and at that time, I will bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
The LORD says, "At that time I will restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
"Look, now! In those very days and at that time, when I restore prosperity to Judah and Jerusalem,

Majority Standard Bible
“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity,

NET Bible
For look! In those days and at that time I will return the exiles to Judah and Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
"For, look, in those days, and in that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Webster's Bible Translation
For behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

World English Bible
“For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“For behold, in those days, and in that time, "" When I turn back [to] the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation
For lo, in those days, and in that time, When I turn back to the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

Smith's Literal Translation
For behold, in those days and in that time when I shall turn hack the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For behold in those days, and in that time when I shall bring back the captivity of Juda and Jerusalem:

Catholic Public Domain Version
For, behold, in those days and in that time, when I will have converted the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

New American Bible
For see, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

New Revised Standard Version
For then, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
FOR behold, in those days and in that time, when I shall bring back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because in those days and at that season when I return the captivity of Judea and of Jerusalem
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, When I shall bring back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For, behold, in those days and at that time, when I shall have turned the captivity of Juda and Jerusalem,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Judges the Nations
1“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, 2I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land.…

Cross References
Acts 2:17-21
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. / I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. ...

Zechariah 14:1-2
Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. / For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.

Jeremiah 30:3
For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’”

Ezekiel 38:14-16
Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this? / And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes.

Isaiah 2:2-4
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

Matthew 24:29-31
Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ / At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Revelation 16:14-16
These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

Hosea 3:5
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.

Amos 9:14-15
I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.

Micah 4:1-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war.

Zephaniah 3:8-9
Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation—all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. / For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.

Romans 11:26-27
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”

Isaiah 11:11-12
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Ezekiel 39:25-29
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. / They will forget their disgrace and all the treachery they committed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land, with no one to frighten them. / When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them out of the lands of their enemies, I will show My holiness in them in the sight of many nations. ...


Treasury of Scripture

For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,

in those.

Joel 2:29
And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

Daniel 12:1
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Zephaniah 3:19,20
Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame…

when.

Deuteronomy 30:3
That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

2 Chronicles 6:37,38
Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; …

Psalm 14:7
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

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Joel 3
1. God's judgments against the enemies of his people.
9. God will be known in his judgment.
18. His blessing upon the church.














Yes, in those days
The phrase "Yes, in those days" serves as a prophetic marker, indicating a specific future time that God has ordained. In Hebrew, the word "days" (יָמִים, yamim) often signifies not just literal days but can also refer to a period characterized by particular events or divine activity. This phrase sets the stage for a divine intervention, reminding the reader of God's sovereignty over time and history. It is a call to anticipate God's fulfillment of His promises, echoing the eschatological hope found throughout the prophetic literature.

and at that time
This phrase further specifies the period being referred to, emphasizing the certainty and precision of God's plan. The Hebrew word for "time" (עֵת, et) can denote a season or appointed time, suggesting that God has a specific timeline for His actions. This reflects the biblical theme that God operates according to His divine schedule, reinforcing the trustworthiness of His promises. It encourages believers to remain patient and faithful, knowing that God's timing is perfect.

when I restore
The act of restoration is central to the message of hope in Joel. The Hebrew root for "restore" (שׁוּב, shuv) means to return or bring back. This word is rich with theological significance, often used in the context of repentance and renewal. It implies not just a physical return but a spiritual revival and healing. God's promise to restore is a testament to His mercy and grace, offering a vision of redemption and renewal for His people.

Judah and Jerusalem
These names are not just geographical locations but represent the heart of God's covenant people. Judah, the southern kingdom, and Jerusalem, the city of David and the site of the Temple, symbolize the spiritual and political center of Israel. Their mention here underscores the focus of God's redemptive work on His chosen people and the land He promised to them. It highlights the continuity of God's covenantal faithfulness from the patriarchs to the prophetic future.

from captivity
The term "captivity" (שְׁבוּת, shevut) refers to the state of being exiled or held in bondage. Historically, this would resonate with the Babylonian exile, a period of profound loss and longing for the Israelites. However, the promise of release from captivity also carries a spiritual dimension, symbolizing liberation from sin and estrangement from God. It is a powerful reminder of God's ability to deliver and restore, offering hope for ultimate freedom and reconciliation with Him.

III.

(1) That time.--The whole course of the events of the world is shown to lead up by Divine providence to the Great Day of the Lord, when "the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain, and the Lord shall be exalted." Then will be "the times of the restitution of all things;" then will the people of God be brought out of captivity, and vengeance executed upon their enemies. This progress, with its final consummation, is the subject of the concluding lines of Joel's prophecy.

Verses 1-3. - These verses describe the deliverance of God's people and the destruction of his enemies because of their injurious, insulting, and ignominious treatment of his people. Verse 1. - The time referred to: In those days, and in that time, is the first point to be determined. The reference is obviously to the period spoken of in the twenty-eighth verse of the second chapter, where we read, "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flush." This seems to fix the date at least of the commencement of the events recorded in these verses. These events must have been subsequent to that Pentecostal outpouring of the Holy Spirit. But a still closer specification of the time is added by way of apposition, namely (asher supplemented by bahem or bah), when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem. This form of expression includes, beside the restoration of God's people from their dispersion and redemption out of captivity or distress of any kind, their elevation also to a higher position of dignity and to greater prosperity than they had ever before enjoyed. Thus of Job we read (Job 42:10)," And the Lord turned the captivity of Job... also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before." The ki which introduces the verse gives assurance that the blessing promised in the concluding verse of the preceding chapter shall be realized; while the hinneh directs attention to the novelty and importance of the subject introduced in the first verse of this present chapter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Yes,
כִּ֗י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

in those
הָהֵ֖מָּה (hā·hêm·māh)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

days
בַּיָּמִ֥ים (bay·yā·mîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

and at that
הַהִ֑יא (ha·hî)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

time,
וּבָעֵ֣ת (ū·ḇā·‘êṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

when
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I restore
אָשִׁ֛יב (’ā·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

from captivity
שְׁב֥וּת (šə·ḇūṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity

Judah
יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and Jerusalem,
וִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (wî·rū·šā·lim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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