The land over which their devastating hordes have passed at. A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel.
We also notice that peters application was exactly the same as the application made by the prophet joel. 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. Joel 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. He said, lets open up our bibles to the book of joel. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. For those who want to read and understand joel, this book is indispensable. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. From this book, we can see that he was acquainted with the land, the farming and the.
The book of joel introduction to the book of joel in the bible. Study joel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. The first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son of pethuel as author. All of this points to a date of approximately 835 bc or soon after, making joel one of the earliest writing prophets, as well as a contemporary of the prophet elisha. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. Book of joel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. A new translation with introduction and commentary, vol. This makes joel a preexilic prophet, who served before the fall of the northern kingdom of israel 721 b. 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.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. This is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel. No further details are given about him anywhere in scripture. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty.
Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the lord your god, and cry out to the lord. Challenging to scholars and enlightening to laypeople, mark 18 is an invaluable tool for anyone reading the gospel story. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The holy bible book 29 joel kjv dramatized audio youtube. Joel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joel s life. It is expressed so as to apply also to the destruction of the country by a. 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. 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. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. The book of joel is apocalyptic in nature, referring to the day of the lord. Joel is a seminal book for an understanding of the prophetic message.
There are a number of good commentaries on joel, and the following are five of the most helpful. This chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the country of judah by locusts and caterpillars. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. The desolations made by hosts of noxious insects is described, joel 1. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle. The terribleness of the plague may be judged of by the following description of the locusts. 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. Joel was a prophet in the southern kingdom of judah during the period of the divided kingdom 930722 bc.
Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. 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. The people are hereupon called to repentance, joel 2. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. While most of the other prophets can be dated with some degree of accuracy, it is notoriously difficult to date the book of joel. William foxwell albright and david noel freedman new york. The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived.
Resources matthew henrys commentary joel chapter 1 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. The result is a bible commentary of the quality and originality readers have come to expect of the renowned anchor bible series. The book of joel also makes ample mention of priests, temple rituals, and nations, such as phoenicia, philistia, egypt, and edom, that were prominent in the late ninth century bc. You will also find options for commentaries on joel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah the new. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2.
Summary of the book of joel the story of the bible. After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. Its purpose was to call the southern kingdom to repentance or prepare for the coming judgment. Suggestions have been offered ranging from the ninth century to the second century b. Joel may be reckoned among the classics of hebrew literature. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Drawing upon a thorough analysis of the book s grammar and philology, literary forms and context, religious and social situation, and historical setting, crenshaw offers the most informed and uptodate commentary available. Joel also figures large in the new testament, with some 28 references. Chapters 12 refer to a plague of locusts which ravaged judah at the time.
Title the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. The land over which their devastating hordes have passed at once assumes the appearance of sterility and dearth. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near. The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah the new international commentary on the old testament allen, leslie c. Nothing is known about the prophet joel whose name this book bears. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Study joel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand.
Read joel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The pulpit commentary relates some information from pseudoepiphanius, who, in his lives of the prophets. Joel meaning one to whom jehovah is god, that is, worshipper of jehovah seems to have belonged to judah, as no reference occurs to israel. The book of joel describes the day of the lord through locust swarms, war scenes, and powerful imagery in order for readers to comprehend its magnitude. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. Promises are made of the return of mercy upon their repentance joel 2. Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. The greek septuagint lxx, and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Best joel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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.
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