Joel 2
Joel 2 ( Joel • Chapter 2 (32 verses)): Blow ye the trumpet in Zion , and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand; A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mou... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Zion , Eden , Jerusalem . It is closely linked with Day of the Lord Theme Video (VIDEO • theme): Understand the prophetic theme of the Day of the Lord—God intervening in human history to confront evil and injustice, previewed at the Cross and finalized at Christ 's return.
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Joel (Generation 34 • Child of Azariah ): Joel is a biblical figure in Generation 34, child of Azariah , parent of Elkanah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:36 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 8 , 1 Chronicles 4 , 1 Chronicles 5 ) Joel (Generation 45 • Child of Samuel ): Joel is a biblical figure in Generation 45, child of Samuel , parent of Heman . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Valley of Jehoshaphat (Ancient biblical location referenced in Joel 3:2 , Joel 3:12 (identified with Kidron ).) Jezreel 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:18 , 2 Sam 2:9 , 1 Kgs 18:45 , 1 Kgs 18:46 , 1 Kgs 21:1 , 2 Kgs 8:29 .) Holy Place 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 8:8 , 1 Kgs 8:10 , 2 Chr 5:9 , 2 Chr 5:11 , 2 Chr 29:5 , 2 Chr 29:7 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Most Holy Place 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 6:16 , 1 Kgs 7:50 , 1 Kgs 8:6 , 1 Chr 6:49 , 2 Chr 3:8 , 2 Chr 3:10 (identified with Jerusalem ).)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Joel 2:15 : "Blow the trumpet in Zion , sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:"; Joel 2:18 : "Then will the Lord be jealous for his land, and pity his people."; Joel 2:6 : "Before their face the people shall be much pained: all faces shall gather blackness.". Related canonical books and chapters: Joel 2 ( Joel • Chapter 2 (32 verses)), Joel (Old Testament • 3 Chapters), Acts 2 ( Acts • Chapter 2 (47 verses)).