Joel 2:18-23 (Holman Christian Standard)
God's Response to His People
18 Then the Lord became jealous for His landa and spared His people. 19 The Lord answered His people: Look, I am about to send you grain, new wine, and olive oil. You will be satiated with them, and I will no longer make you a disgrace among the nations. 20 I will drive the northerner far from you and banish him to a dry and desolate land, his front ranks into the Dead Sea, and his rear guard into the Mediterranean Sea. His stench will rise; yes, his rotten smell will rise, for he has done catastrophic things. 21 Don't be afraid, land;b rejoice and be glad, for the Lord has done great things.c 22 Don't be afraid, wild animals, for the wilderness pastures have turned green,d the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and grapevine yield their riches. 23 Children of Zion, rejoice and be glad in the Lord your God, because He gives you the autumn rain for your vindication.ef He sends showers for you, both autumn and spring rain as before.Holman Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright © 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Holman Christian Standard)
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a.
Joel 2:18 - Ezk 36:5,6; Zch 1:14; 8:2
b.
Joel 2:21 - Jl 1:10
c.
Joel 2:21 - Jl 2:23; Ps 126:2-3
d.
Joel 2:22 - Jl 1:19; Ps 65:12; Jr 9:10
e.
Joel 2:23 - Or righteousness
f.
Joel 2:23 - Dt 11:13-15