Joel 3:10

"Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war! Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up."

Key Reflection

Joel 3:10 calls for a global mobilization for war, reflecting the intensity and urgency of the divine judgment impending upon the nations. This command to prepare for battle and gather mighty warriors was likely intended to instill fear and highlight the severity of the forthcoming event, aligning with the broader prophetic theme of divine intervention and judgment in the end times.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Beat your plowshares into swords -Peace had been already promised, as a blessing of the gospel. “In His days,” foretold Solomon, “shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth”Psalms 72:7. And another, “He maketh thy borders peace”Psalms 147:14. Peace within with God flows forth in peace with man. “Righteousness and peace kissed each other”Psalms 85:10. Where there is not rest in God, all is unrest. And so, all which was needful for life, the means of subsistence, care of health, were to be forgotten for war.

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