New International Version “In those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, New Living Translation “At the time of those events,” says the LORD, “when I restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem, English Standard Version “For behold, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Berean Standard Bible “Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, Berean Literal Bible “ For behold, in those days and at that time, when I turn back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, King James Bible For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, New King James Version “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, New American Standard Bible “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, NASB 1995 “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, NASB 1977 “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Legacy Standard Bible “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Amplified Bible “For behold, in those [climactic] days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Berean Annotated Bible [“] Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah (praised) and Jerusalem (city of peace) from captivity (restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem), Christian Standard Bible Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, American Standard Version For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Contemporary English Version At that time I, the LORD, will make Judah and Jerusalem prosperous again. English Revised Version For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, GOD'S WORD® Translation "In those days and at that time, I will bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem. Good News Translation The LORD says, "At that time I will restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem. International Standard Version "Look, now! In those very days and at that time, when I restore prosperity to Judah and Jerusalem, NET Bible For look! In those days and at that time I will return the exiles to Judah and Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible "For, look, in those days, and in that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Webster's Bible Translation For behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, World English Bible “For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“For behold, in those days, and in that time, "" When I turn back [to] the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Berean Literal Bible “ For behold, in those days and at that time, when I turn back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Young's Literal Translation For lo, in those days, and in that time, When I turn back to the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Smith's Literal Translation For behold, in those days and in that time when I shall turn hack the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor behold in those days, and in that time when I shall bring back the captivity of Juda and Jerusalem: Catholic Public Domain Version For, behold, in those days and in that time, when I will have converted the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, New American Bible For see, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, New Revised Standard Version For then, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFOR behold, in those days and in that time, when I shall bring back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because in those days and at that season when I return the captivity of Judea and of Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For, behold, in those days, and in that time, When I shall bring back the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Brenton Septuagint Translation For, behold, in those days and at that time, when I shall have turned the captivity of Juda and Jerusalem, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The LORD Judges the Nations1“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, 2I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land.… Cross References Yes, in those days and at that time, Jeremiah 50:4-5 “In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, the children of Israel and the children of Judah will come together, weeping as they come, and will seek the LORD their God. / They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. Jeremiah 33:14-16 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. / In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, Jeremiah 30:3 For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” Zechariah 8:7-8 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west. / I will bring them back to dwell in Jerusalem, where they will be My people, and I will be their faithful and righteous God.” Acts 2:17-21 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. / I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. … Zechariah 14:1-2 Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. / For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. Ezekiel 38:14-16 Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this? / And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. Isaiah 2:2-4 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. Matthew 24:29-31 Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ / At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. Revelation 16:14-16 These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. Hosea 3:5 Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days. Amos 9:14-15 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. Micah 4:1-3 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. Zephaniah 3:8-9 Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation—all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. / For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. Romans 11:26-27 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Isaiah 11:11-12 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Treasury of Scripture For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, in those. Joel 2:29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. Zephaniah 3:19,20 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame… when. Deuteronomy 30:3 That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee. 2 Chronicles 6:37,38 Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; … Psalm 14:7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Jump to Previous Captivity Changed Fate Fortunes Jerusalem Judah Restore Time TurnJump to Next Captivity Changed Fate Fortunes Jerusalem Judah Restore Time TurnJoel 3 1. God's judgments against the enemies of his people.9. God will be known in his judgment. 18. His blessing upon the church. “Yes, in those days and at that time, God points to an appointed future period when He will act decisively among the nations and for His covenant people. The setting includes both judgment and the public vindication of His rule. Jer 50:4-5 “In those days and at that time, declares the LORD,”… when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, God promises the regathering and renewal of His people in their land. Although Judah returned from Babylon under Persian rule, Joel’s prophecy looks ahead to a fuller restoration of Judah and Jerusalem, accompanied by God’s judgment on the nations that opposed them. Jer 30:3 For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahA significant region in the southern part of ancient Israel, representing the Jewish people and their heritage. It is often symbolic of God's chosen people. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, central to Jewish worship and identity. It holds a special place in biblical prophecy and history as the city of God. 3. Restoration from Captivity This event refers to God's promise to bring His people back from exile, symbolizing redemption and renewal. It is a theme of hope and divine intervention. 4. In those days and at that time This phrase indicates a specific period in prophetic history, often associated with the "Day of the Lord," a time of judgment and salvation. 5. Prophet Joel The author of the book, Joel is a prophet who conveys God's messages of judgment and restoration to the people of Israel. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in RestorationGod's promise to restore Judah and Jerusalem demonstrates His unwavering faithfulness. Believers can trust in God's promises for their own lives, knowing He is committed to their spiritual restoration. The Significance of Divine Timing The phrase "in those days and at that time" reminds us that God's plans unfold according to His perfect timing. We are encouraged to be patient and trust in His divine schedule. Hope in Times of Captivity Just as God promised to restore His people from physical captivity, He offers spiritual freedom and renewal to those who feel trapped by sin or circumstances. Believers are called to seek God's deliverance and embrace His transformative power. The Centrality of Jerusalem Jerusalem's role in prophecy highlights the importance of worship and spiritual focus. Christians are encouraged to prioritize their relationship with God and maintain a heart centered on His presence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joel 3:1?2. How does Joel 3:1 emphasize God's promise to "restore the fortunes" of Judah? 3. What historical events might Joel 3:1 be referring to in its prophecy? 4. How does Joel 3:1 connect with God's covenant promises in Genesis 12:2-3? 5. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our lives today? 6. How should Joel 3:1 inspire us to trust in God's future restoration? 7. What does Joel 3:1 mean by "restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem"? 8. How does Joel 3:1 relate to the concept of divine justice? 9. What historical events might Joel 3:1 be referencing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joel 3? III. (1) That time.--The whole course of the events of the world is shown to lead up by Divine providence to the Great Day of the Lord, when "the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain, and the Lord shall be exalted." Then will be "the times of the restitution of all things;" then will the people of God be brought out of captivity, and vengeance executed upon their enemies. This progress, with its final consummation, is the subject of the concluding lines of Joel's prophecy. Verses 1-3. - These verses describe the deliverance of God's people and the destruction of his enemies because of their injurious, insulting, and ignominious treatment of his people. Verse 1. - The time referred to: In those days, and in that time, is the first point to be determined. The reference is obviously to the period spoken of in the twenty-eighth verse of the second chapter, where we read, "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flush." This seems to fix the date at least of the commencement of the events recorded in these verses. These events must have been subsequent to that Pentecostal outpouring of the Holy Spirit. But a still closer specification of the time is added by way of apposition, namely (asher supplemented by bahem or bah), when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem. This form of expression includes, beside the restoration of God's people from their dispersion and redemption out of captivity or distress of any kind, their elevation also to a higher position of dignity and to greater prosperity than they had ever before enjoyed. Thus of Job we read (Job 42:10)," And the Lord turned the captivity of Job... also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before." The ki which introduces the verse gives assurance that the blessing promised in the concluding verse of the preceding chapter shall be realized; while the hinneh directs attention to the novelty and importance of the subject introduced in the first verse of this present chapter. Joel 3:1 stakes everything on God’s unbreakable word. He emphatically guarantees (“Yes”) that at the precise, foreordained season (“in those days and at that time”) He Himself will bring His covenant people back to their land and into full blessing (“when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity”). The verse anchors hope in the character of the Lord, assuring believers that His saving purposes—both for Israel and for the wider world—will unfold exactly as promised.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yes,כִּ֗י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction in those הָהֵ֖מָּה (hā·hêm·māh) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They days בַּיָּמִ֥ים (bay·yā·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day and at that הַהִ֑יא (ha·hî) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time, וּבָעֵ֣ת (ū·ḇā·‘êṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when when אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I restore אָשִׁ֛יב (’ā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from captivity שְׁב֥וּת (šə·ḇūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity Judah יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem, וִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Additonal Resources Joel 3:1 Blue Letter BibleJoel 3:1 Bible Gateway Joel 3:1 Bible.com Joel 3:1 NIV |



