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Joel Chapter 3 యోవేలు Chapter 3 The Day of Judgment in the Valley of Jehoshaphat

Joel – Chapter 3 (Overview & Description) Joel chapter 3 describes God’s final judgment and restoration, focusing on justice for the nations and blessing for His people. Key themes and content: Judgment of the Nations: God gathers the nations in the Valley of Jehoshaphat (“the Lord judges”) to hold them accountable for how they treated Israel—especially for scattering God’s people, dividing the land, and exploiting them (vv. 1–8). The Day of the Lord: The chapter portrays a dramatic, cosmic judgment scene. The nations are summoned for war, but it is ultimately God who fights. Images like the darkening of the sun and moon emphasize the seriousness and divine power of this moment (vv. 9–16). Harvest Imagery: Judgment is described as a harvest—“the harvest is ripe”—symbolizing that the nations’ sins have reached their full measure (v. 13). God as Refuge for His People: While the nations face judgment, the Lord is a refuge and stronghold for Israel (v. 16). Restoration and Blessing of Zion: The chapter ends with a hopeful vision: Jerusalem is holy and secure, God dwells among His people, and the land overflows with peace and abundance. Justice replaces violence, and God’s presence brings renewal (vv. 17–21).