“The soldiers are terrified. They are retreating. They have been defeated. They are overcome with terror;. they desert quickly. without looking back.

2:9 They rush into the city; ... Hebrew terms in combination with the word “locust. ... The exact identity of this army (e.g., Assyrian or Babylonian) varies among ...

The Hebrew word refers to a heavenly bliss, an inner joy, that comes from knowing one is right with God and experiencing his blessing. “Happiness,” on the ...

2:6 This is what the Lord says: “Because Israel has committed three covenant transgressions –. make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.

They fasted on that day, and they confessed there, “We have sinned against the Lord.” So Samuel led the people of Israel at Mizpah.

Thus Joel in the Hebrew Bible has 4 chapters, the 5 verses of ch. 3 being included at the end of ch. 2 in the English Bible. [2:28] tn Heb “Now it will ...

[1:3] tn Heb “and justice.” The conjunction “and” appears in the Hebrew text, but is omitted in the translation for the sake of English style and smoothness.

Rather his hardening is an element of his righteous judgment on recalcitrant sinners. Ironically, Israel's rejection of prophetic preaching in turn expedites ...

When you enter the town, you will meet a ... 10:6 Then the spirit of the Lord will rush upon you and you will prophesy with them. ... Hebrew Text and the Topography ...

Jehoshaphat in Hebrew means “the Lord has judged,” and the next line in v. 2 further explicates this thought. The location of this valley is uncertain (cf. v.