Joel Chapter 2 
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Trumpet blown. Also possibly an indication of Israel's partly restored position in 1948 to their land,(but in unbelief and much instability). See JND's comments below,(Isaiah18. The context in the ch. relates more to Ethiopia (Cush). |
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Joel 2:1
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Isaiah 18:1-7
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JND v2, pp367JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp270-271JND Collected writings JND v30, pp204JND Collected writings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Day of Jehovah is near. See many references in Isaiah 2:12. Note also links to darkness and trumpet blown. |
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Joel 2:1,2Trumpet blown and darkness.
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Isaiah 2:12
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Wonders in heaven, darkness etc. Looking to the day of the Lord. No doubt Peter quotes Joel as a warning to the Jews in his preaching. See Joel 2:1,2,10,11. |
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Joel 2:1,2,10,11
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Acts 2:19,20
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Day of Jehovah cometh, trumpet blown, and darkness. See links in Isaiah 2:12. Note also further references to the trumpet and darkness. |
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Joel 2:1-2,10-11 (P)![]()
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Numbers 10:1-2
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Also involving Christ's appearing. See further references in Joel 2:1,2. |
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Joel 2:1,2See further references as to the trumpet, darkness ect.
Joel 2:11,31
Joel 2:12See footnote "i" JND bible
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Psalms 2:1-9
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Christ's Appearing in Judgement and GloryThe Lord comes amid His holy myriads. See also day of the Lord. Isaiah 2:12 and Joel 2:1,2,10,11, 1 Thess 1:10. |
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Joel 2:1,2,10,11
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Isaiah 2:12
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FER v12, pp436,437JT v48, pp403JND v11, pp237,238,240JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp216JND Collected writings. JBS v2, pp474JT v7, pp239 |
7 SEALS7th SEAL: Silence in heaven as the 7 angels who stand before God prepare to sound the 7 trumpets. Prayers of the saints Psalm 141:2. See other references as to earthquakes*, and trumpets#. |
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Joel 2:1#
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Psalms 141:2
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JND v0, pp144-147JND Notes and Jottings. JND v0, pp131JND. Notes and Jottings. |
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Trumpet. |
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Joel 2:1
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Isaiah 18:3
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Horses.7th Trumpet. |
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Joel 2:1-11 (P)
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Joel 1:15-21
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7 BOWLS5th BOWL: poured out on throne of the beast, and its kingdom became darkened. They gnawed their tongues with distress and blasphemed the God of heaven because of their distresses and sores. See links below. |
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Joel 2:2
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Exodus 10:21
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JND v5, pp55JND Collected writings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Darkness and earthquakes in the Tribulation. |
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Joel 2:2,10,11,28-31See link with Acts 2:20.
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Isaiah 8:22
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Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries. See links below about fire in the day of the Lord. |
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Joel 2:3,20
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Psalms 97:3
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The AssyrianSee connection between Gog and Magog and the Assyrian in Gen.10:2,3, and Ezekiel 38&39. Note chart in Ezek 38,39 ( 10 tribes and 2 tribes) comparing Israel under the Assyrian and Judah under the fourth beast (Roman empire). |
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Joel 2:20
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Genesis 10:2-3
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JND v11, pp326JND Collected writings. JND v4, pp64-74JND Notes and Comments vol.4 |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Removal of the northern army. Might be a reference to Gog and Magog of Ezekiel 38&39? See link in Dan. 11:40. Assyrian? See also "Desolator"in Dan.9:27. |
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Joel 2:20 (P)
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Daniel 9:27
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JND v2, pp50,51JND Collected writings. |
Gog and MagogAfter the 1,000 years Satan is loosed. He goes out to deceive the nations and gathers them to war. They surround the city and the camp of the saints. Fire comes down from heaven and devours them. The devil is cast into the lake of fire. See links below. |
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Joel 2:20 (P)
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Genesis 10:2,3
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JND v5, pp92,93JND Collected writings. JT v48, pp513,514JND v11, pp326JND Collected writings. |
MillenniumSolomon's reign, looks forward to Christ's rule in the Millennium. |
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Joel 2:21-27
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Genesis 49:10
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MillenniumSee many references in Psalm 72:1-19. Other links listed below show abundance of plant life and rivers opened. Jehovah their light. |
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Joel 2:21-27Abundance of rain and rich pastures.
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Psalms 72:1-19
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MillenniumAbundance of rain, rich pastures and plenty in the Millennium. See references in Is 41:17-20. |
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Joel 2:21-27 (P)
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Isaiah 41:17-20
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)The Spirit poured out upon all flesh. Wonders in heaven, fire, blood, darkness, and day of the Lord.Also has a dual meaning, as Peter quotes it in the incoming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:16-21. See Is.2:12, Day of the Lord and Is.44:3,Spirit poured out. |
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Joel 2:28-32 (P)
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Isaiah 2:12
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JND v3, pp1JND Notes and Comments. |
MillenniumThe Spirit poured out in blessing in the Millennium. See most references in Isaiah 44:3. |
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Joel 2:28-32
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Isaiah 32:15
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MillenniumPouring His Spirit on His people in preparation for the Millennium. |
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Joel 2:28-32
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Isaiah 32:15
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Regathering and Restoration of All Israel in the FutureJudah and Israel. See chart (Ezekiel 38) tracing the history of Judah and Israel from the captivities to the Millennium. |
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Joel 2:28-31
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Deuteronomy 30:3-10
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JND v0, pp133JND Notes and jottings. |
7 SEALS6th SEAL: Darkness, earthquakes, heavens shaken and many hide in caves and rocks. The great day of the wrath of the Lamb. See many references below. |
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Joel 2:28-32
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Isaiah 13:9,10
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JND v5, pp22JND Collected writings. |
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Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, shall be saved. See this connection with Joel 2:32 which mainly applies to Israel in the future. Acts 2:21 was the current appeal to the Jews after Pentecost. |
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Joel 2:28-32
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Acts 2:21
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The Holy SpiritAs the day of Pentecost was now accomplishing, the Holy Spirit was poured out. Peter quotes Joel 2:28-32 which has a present application but also a future one related to the day of the Lord. Note,Lev.23 spring feasts were accomplished but not the fall. |
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Joel 2:28-31
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John 14:16,17
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JND v11, pp152JND Collected writings. |
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God judges and destroys most of the northern confederacy with pestilence, fire and brimstone, great hailstones, and earthquakes. |
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Joel 2:30
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Isaiah 28:2
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JND v11, pp330JND Collected writings. God glorified at the destruction of Gog. |
7 TRUMPETS1st TRUMPET: Hail and fire, mingled with blood. One third of the earth, trees and green grass were burnt up. See links below. |
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Joel 2:30
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Isaiah 28:2
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JND v5, pp27JND Collected writings. |
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Judgment of hail. |
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Joel 2:30
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Exodus 9:23-25
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Present Day of GraceWhosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. See Joel 2:32. |
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Joel 2:32
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Acts 2:21
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The RemnantSee also chart of the headings of the Psalms, for many references to the remnant. |
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Joel 2:32
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Isaiah 1:9
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JND v11, pp127JND Collected writings. Note most interesting comments about the remnant and the Church related to the latter days. JND v11, pp121JND Collected writings. |
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Whosoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. See also the "remnant that shall return", Is. 10:20-22. Also relates to the Day of Grace in Acts 2:21. |
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Joel 2:32 (P)
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Isaiah 10:20-22
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