Joel 2:3
The Scripture
(3) A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.
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
Joel 1:19Joel 1:20Psalms 50:3Amos 7:4Genesis 2:8Genesis 13:10Isaiah 51:3Ezekiel 31:8Ezekiel 31:9Joel 1:4Joel 1:5Joel 1:6
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 36:35II Corinthians 12:11Genesis 19:17Exodus 14:19Judges 20:40II Chronicles 13:13