Joel 2:16
The Scripture
(16) Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet Joel warns of a great disaster that will come upon Israel, describing a fire from heaven that will destroy the land. He also speaks of a future restoration, when God will send a messenger to gather the people and bring about deliverance. The chapter emphasizes God's judgment and the hope of deliverance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 19:10Exodus 19:15Exodus 19:22Joshua 7:13I Samuel 16:5II Chronicles 29:5II Chronicles 29:23II Chronicles 29:24II Chronicles 30:17II Chronicles 30:19II Chronicles 35:6Job 1:5
Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 11:16Isaiah 54:15Ezekiel 16:37Ezekiel 22:20Joel 1:14Zephaniah 2:1