Joel 3:1

1 The Lord says, "At that time I will restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem.

Joel 3:1 Meaning and Commentary

Joel 3:1

For, behold, in those days, and at that time
Which Kimchi refers to the times of the Messiah; and is true of the latter times of the Messiah, of his spiritual reign yet to come: when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem:
not from the Edomites, Tyrians, and Philistines, that had carried them captive in the times of Ahaz; nor from Babylon, where they had been carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar; for nothing of what is after foretold followed upon the return of these captivities: but this designs the present captivity of the Jews, and the restoration of them to their own land; of which see ( Isaiah 52:8 ) ( Jeremiah 30:3 Jeremiah 30:9 Jeremiah 30:18-21 ) .

Joel 3:1 In-Context

1 The Lord says, "At that time I will restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem.

2 I will gather all the nations and bring them to the Valley of Judgment. There I will judge them for all they have done to my people. They have scattered the Israelites in foreign countries and divided Israel, my land.

3 They threw dice to decide who would get the captives. They sold boys and girls into slavery to pay for prostitutes and wine.

4 "What are you trying to do to me, Tyre, Sidon, and all of Philistia? Are you trying to pay me back for something? If you are, I will quickly pay you back!

5 You have taken my silver and gold and carried my rich treasures into your temples.