Joel 2:21

Land, don’t be afraid. Be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things.

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In The King James Version

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

In Context

20But I will remove the northern army far away from you, and will drive it into a barren and desolate land, its front into the eastern sea, and its back into the western sea; and its stench will come up, and its bad smell will rise.” Surely he has done great things.

22Don’t be afraid, you animals of the field; for the pastures of the wilderness spring up, for the tree bears its fruit. The fig tree and the vine yield their strength.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

1 Samuel 12:16“Now therefore stand still and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes.

Psalms 65:12The wilderness grasslands overflow. The hills are clothed with gladness.

Psalms 96:11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!

Psalms 126:1When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and the dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.

Matthew Henry on Joel 2:19-28

Promise of Mercy. ( b. c. 720.) 18 Then will the Lord be jealous for his land, and pity his people. 19 Yea, the Lord will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen: 20 But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and… Read the whole commentary →

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