Joel 3 Study Notes
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3:9-12 The nations are summoned to battle (in Rv 16:14 demonic spirits are used to motivate the nations for the final battle). The nations are to mobilize for war (cp. the opposite in Is 2:4; Mc 4:3).
3:13 The Lord will trample his enemies like grapes in a winepress (Is 63:1-6; Rv 14:14-20).
3:14-17 Multitudes, multitudes are hordes of people in the valley of judgment. The decision is the verdict that the Lord is pronouncing on an unbelieving world, not a decision that people are making to follow God. It is too late because it is judgment day for Israel’s enemies but salvation day for the people of Yahweh—a refuge . . . a stronghold. This will be a time of revelation to Israel and the nations because the Lord will be known as he is.
3:18-21 Joel summarized the result of the day of the Lord. The land of Israel will have miraculous fertility and fruitfulness. Traditional enemies will be punished. The Lord will dwell with his people, and they will receive pardon for their sins.