Joel 2:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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;

Trumpet

1 Chronicles 15:28

Hosea 5:8

And sound

In my

Zechariah 8:3

Let

Philippians 2:12

For the

Bible References

Trumpet

All Israel brought the Ark of Jehovah's Covenant with shouts of joy and the sounding of rams' horns, trumpets, cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Blow the horn in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: sound an alarm at Bethaven behind you, O Benjamin.

And sound

When short blasts are sounded, the tribes camped on the east will move out.

If he sees the enemy coming to attack the country he will blow his horn to warn the people.

Will the trumpet be blown in a city and the people not be afraid? Will disaster happen to a city and Jehovah not cause it?

That day will be a day of alarm signals and battle cries against the fortified cities and against the high corner towers.

In my

You will know that I am Jehovah your God, dwelling in Zion my holy mountain. Then Jerusalem will be holy and no strangers will pass through (invade) her any more.

([Psalm of Korah]) His foundation is in the holy mountains.

O Jehovah, according to all your righteousness, let your anger, I pray you, be turned away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain. Because of our sins, and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people have become a reproach to all those who are round about us.

At that time you will no longer be ashamed of your transgression against me. I will remove everyone who is proud and arrogant. You will never again be haughty on my holy mountain.

Jehovah of Hosts said: I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be called the city of truth and the mountain of Jehovah of Hosts, the holy mountain.

Let

Hearing this, with signs of grief and pulling out the hair of my head and my chin, I took my seat on the earth deeply troubled.

My flesh trembles out of respect for you. I truly reverence (respect) your judgments.

I have made all these things. That is why all these things have come into being, declares Jehovah. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry for their sins and who tremble at my word.

Do you not reverence (respect) me? Asks Jehovah. Do you not tremble [with awe] in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, a permanent barrier it cannot cross. Although the waves toss continuously, they cannot break through. Although they roar, they cannot cross it.

Men will not break bread in mourning for them in order to comfort anyone for the dead. Nor will they give them a cup of consolation to drink for anyone's father or mother.

I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble with respect before the God of Daniel. He is the living God, and steadfast forever! His kingdom will not be destroyed. His dominion will be even unto the end.

My beloved, you have always obeyed, not just in my presence, but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

For the

Alas for the day! For the day of Jehovah is near! Destruction will come from the Almighty!

All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.

The Lord Jehovah says: 'Disaster! An unheard-of disaster is coming.

Therefore say to them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: 'I will make this proverb cease so that they will no longer use it as a proverb in Israel. Tell them: 'The days draw near as well as the fulfillment of every vision.'

He said: Amos, what do you see? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then Jehovah said to me: The end has come to my people Israel. I will spare them no longer.

The Day of Jehovah draws near upon all the nations. It will be done to you just as you have done. Your dealings will return upon you head!

Jehovah of Hosts proclaims: The day is coming when all arrogant and evil people will burn like stubble. On that day they will burn up and there will be nothing left of them, either root or bough.

For you know perfectly that the Day of Jehovah will come like a thief in the night. (Zephaniah 1:14)

You also be patient. Make your hearts firm, for the coming of the Lord is near.

The end of all things is near. Be of sound mind and judgment. Also be sober for the purpose of prayer.