The book of joel s division into chapters and verses differs widely between editions of the bible. This day of jehovah is mentioned five times see paragraph 3. Compounded of jehovahel, the composite title of the god of revelation and of nature, which is the subject of psalms 19. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel. Best commentaries and books on joel logos bible software.
I think he was probably one of the earliest writing prophets. The priests were to alarm the people with the near approach of the divine judgments. We have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. The date of the book is uncertain because it names no kings. Study guide for joel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The day of the lord is mentioned five times in this short book. The book of the prophet joel chapter 1 this chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the country of judah by locusts and caterpillars. The people are hereupon called to repentance, joel 2. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
It is also addressing priests and the temple often maybe thats because joel is also related to that joel 1. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. The little book of joel is only three chapters long, and we should all read it. Author and time of writing the first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son. The pulpit commentary relates some information from pseudoepiphanius, who, in his lives of the prophets. The prophecy of joel draws a wide circle from the calamity of his days up to time when the people of god will be oppressed and restored and blessed at the day of christ. It was a favourite name among the jews, and was borne by an ancestor of samuel, who gave it to his elder son. Video on the day of the lord by ray bentley at epicenter conference with joel rosenberg. No room for evil milestones continue your learning journey receive bibleproject videos and updates in your inbox. Study joel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Consequently, dating the book amounts to guesswork, though some writers were quite dogmatic about their convictions. So joel may be correctly called the prophet of the day of jehovah. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible.
Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Book of joel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel. What the locust swarm has left the great locusts have. Book of joel the prophet, the book of joel commentary. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. The book is an illustration of how god makes the future known to man. Some scholars suggest it is a yetfuture valley, to be formed by the splitting of the mount of olives at the. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject.
Joel is one of the earliest prophets only obadiah prophesied before his time 845 b. In chapter 1, it seems thatthe locusts are real locusts. The book of joel centers on prophecies that joel made after the land of judah was afflicted with a severe drought and a plague of locusts. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. We dont know anything about joel but due to the many references to agriculture joel 1. William foxwell albright and david noel freedman new york. 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. Although the book of joel contains only three chapters and is seldom read, it is one of the most stirring of all the prophetic writings. Joel learn 1 new interesting thing about the bible today. Holman old testament commentary hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah digital ebook one in a series of twenty old testament versebyverse commentary books. Best joel commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2.
Book of joel prophecy of joel chapter 1 the prophet describes the judgments that shall fall upon the people, and invites them to fasting and prayer. Joel 1 niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. The within acceptable limits book, fiction, history, novel, scientific research, as without difficulty as various extra sorts of books are readily. Joel expositors bible commentary revised by richard d. Book of joel the prophet, the book of joel commentary, bible.
Its hard to pin down his exact time, because he doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Book of joel explained discover books of the bible. A free bible version and commentary on the book of joel in easyenglish. Joel, obadiah and micah bible commentary everymans bible. This video is part of the teaching series, the book of joel explained. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more.
There have been some people who have jumped to the conclusion that the prophet joel was a son of samuel because 1 samuel 8. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. It is not intended to be the final word because of its limitations. One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular bible commentary volumes. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1.
The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first. Joel chapter 1 bible study locusts, destruction, near and far. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. A practical commentary on the 29th book of the bible the. Whether such a geographical site was known by this name in ancient israel is not certain. It is the work of ministers to warn of the fatal consequences of sin, and to reveal the wrath from heaven against the ungodliness and unrighteousness of men. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors.
The bible knowledge commentary states the following on the valley of jehoshaphat. 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 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Joel chapter 1 explained discover books of the bible. This chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the country of judah by locusts and caterpillars. Joel issues a call to mourn to all the people, farmers, and priests. Archer suggests that lexical evidence suggest that it is more likely that amos is quoting from joel rather than the other way around. Joel also made several comments on the priests and the temple, indicating a familiarity with the center of worship in judah joel 1. Enduring word bible commentary joel chapter 1 joel 1 the day of the lord brings judah low a. Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation. Nov 06, 2020 see also previous comments on multiple resources on the day of the lord under joel 1. Why do you think god may have brought about this plague.
David guzik commentary on joel 1, where the prophet to ancient judah described how god would bring. Why the book of joel is second in the order of the 12 minor prophets overall, the sequence of books in the twelve conforms to the historical periods of the prophets, beginning with hosea and amos from the mideighth century b. Finley examines the short but important texts of these prophets in this thorough, versebyverse exploration. Study joel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. Joel often drew upon natural imagerythe sun and the moon, the grass and the locusts and in general seemed to understand the reality that truth must have an impact on us in the real world. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. The book of joels division into chapters and verses differs widely between editions of the bible. Nothing is known about the prophet joel whose name this book bears.
Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. God promises to send his spirit joel the book of joel easyenglish bible the day of the lord joel a commentary by roy rohu. We find each of these elements in the book of joel, as it offers one of the most complete pictures in scripture of this ultimately redemptive event joel 2. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah with pioneering. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. A new translation with introduction and commentary, vol. Now, while the prophecy of hosea reveals the heart of god, the prophecy of joel reveals the hand of god, the hand that controls destiny, the hand that moves. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah, and makes no reference to the northern kingdom of israel.
I prefer an early or midpreexilic date, mainly because of joel s position in the hebrew canon among other writers of this period. Joel does not give a reason for the plague of locusts as other prophets do. We ought to give ourselves to the reading of gods word, as the apostle paul wrote to timothy and encouraged him to do. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible and christian old testament, one of twelve. Douglas stuart, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 588 pp. The top 10 list below is a starting point for learning about joel commentaries. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of joel explained is a passagebypassage analysis of the book of the pro.
Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. Jewish publication society s version of the hebrew bible 1917 jerusalem bible 1966. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Holman old testament commentary hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. Purpose of writing the prophecy of joel draws a wide circle from the calamity of his days up to time when the people.
Joel at once concluded that the locust disaster was a harbinger of the day of the lord, a truth that is not nullified by the fact that the final judgment was not to occur for at least 2,700 years. A practical commentary on the 29th book of the bible the roberts commentary series volume 29 roberts, jeremy on. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. After browsing the commentaries below, please see best bible commentaries. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god.
This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of joel with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. The jewish canon lumps all together as the twelve and divides joel into four chapters. Misplaced prophet of the locust plague my jewish learning. Joel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. Author and time of writing the first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son of pethuel as. However, many feel that joel must have prophesied during the reign of joash 2chronicles 2224.
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