Joel 3:1

1 "For, behold, in those days, And in that time, When I restore the fortunes 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 "For, behold, in those days, And in that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

2 I will gather all nations, And will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will execute judgment on them there for my people, And for my heritage, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations. They have divided my land,

3 And have cast lots for my people, And have given a boy for a prostitute, And sold a girl for wine, that they may drink.

4 "Yes, and what are you to me, Tyre, and Sidon, And all the regions of Philistia? Will you repay me? And if you repay me, I will swiftly and speedily return your repayment on your own head.

5 Because you have taken my silver and my gold, And have carried my finest treasures into your temples,