Joel 3:11
Joel 3:11 in Multiple Translations
Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.
Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD.
Haste ye, and come, all ye nations round about, and gather yourselves together: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O Jehovah.
Come quickly, all you nations round about, and get yourselves together there: make your strong ones come down, O Lord.
Hurry up and come, all nations from everywhere, and gather there. Bring down your warriors, Lord!
Assemble your selues, and come all yee heathen and gather your selues together round about: there shall the Lord cast downe the mightie men.
Haste, and come in, all ye nations round, And be gathered together, Thither cause to come down, O Jehovah, Thy mighty ones.
Hurry and come, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves together.” Cause your mighty ones to come down there, LORD.
Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together around: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD.
Break forth, and come, all ye nations, from round about, and gather yourselves together: there will the Lord cause all thy strong ones to fall down.
All you people from the nations that are near Judah must come quickly and gather in the Valley of Judgment.” But Yahweh, when that happens, send your army of angels to attack them!
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Study Notes — Joel 3:11
- Context
- Cross References
- Joel 3:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joel 3:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joel 3:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joel 3:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Joel 3:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joel 3:11
- Cambridge Bible on Joel 3:11
- Barnes' Notes on Joel 3:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Joel 3:11
- Sermons on Joel 3:11
Context — The LORD Judges the Nations
11Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.
12Let the nations be roused and advance to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit down to judge all the nations on every side. 13Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 13:3 | I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. |
| 2 | Zephaniah 3:8 | 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. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 38:9–18 | You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a tranquil people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’ 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. This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one of whom I have spoken in former days through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who in those times prophesied for years that I would bring you against them? Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. |
| 4 | Revelation 20:8–9 | and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them. |
| 5 | Isaiah 37:36 | Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! |
| 6 | Micah 4:12 | But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD or understand His plan, for He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor. |
| 7 | Isaiah 10:34 | He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. |
| 8 | Psalms 103:20 | Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. |
| 9 | 2 Thessalonians 1:7 | and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels |
| 10 | Revelation 19:14 | The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. |
Joel 3:11 Summary
This verse is a call for the surrounding nations to gather and prepare for battle, but it's also a declaration of God's power and authority. The 'mighty ones' being referred to are likely the powerful warriors or armies of the nations, but also possibly a reference to the heavenly host. As believers, we can trust in God's sovereignty and power, even in the face of overwhelming opposition, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 40:31. We can apply the principles of this verse to our own lives by surrendering to God's will and trusting in His power, as described in 1 Peter 5:6-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'gather yourselves' in Joel 3:11?
This is a call for the surrounding nations to assemble and prepare for battle, as seen in Joel 3:9-10, where the nations are told to prepare for war and beat their plowshares into swords, similar to what is described in Isaiah 2:4 and Micah 4:3.
Who are the 'mighty ones' being referred to in this verse?
The 'mighty ones' are likely the powerful warriors or armies of the nations, but also possibly a reference to the heavenly host, as seen in Psalm 103:20, who will be brought down by the Lord to execute judgment, as described in Isaiah 13:3-5.
Is this verse a call to violence or aggression?
No, this verse is a prophetic declaration of God's judgment on the nations, as seen in Joel 3:12, where the nations will be judged in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, and is not a call for believers to take up arms or engage in violence, but rather to trust in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Proverbs 21:31.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Joel?
This verse is part of a larger section in Joel that describes God's judgment on the nations and the restoration of Israel, as seen in Joel 3:1-21, and serves as a reminder of God's power and authority, as stated in Joel 2:27 and 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'gather myself' and prepare for spiritual battle, and how can I apply the principles of Joel 3:11 to my own life?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and power, even in the face of overwhelming opposition or challenge, as described in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 40:31?
- What are some ways that I can 'bring down' my own 'mighty ones', such as pride or self-reliance, and surrender to God's will, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6-7?
- How can I balance the idea of God's judgment with His love and mercy, as seen in Joel 2:13 and Jonah 4:2?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of Joel 3:11 to my relationships with others, such as in the context of conflict or disagreement, and how can I trust in God's sovereignty in these situations, as described in Matthew 5:38-42?
Gill's Exposition on Joel 3:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joel 3:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joel 3:11
Trapp's Commentary on Joel 3:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Joel 3:11
Cambridge Bible on Joel 3:11
Barnes' Notes on Joel 3:11
Whedon's Commentary on Joel 3:11
Sermons on Joel 3:11
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Pray One for Another by C.H. Spurgeon | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'hubrizo,' which refers to acting with insolence, wicked violence, and treating someone contemptuously in an arrogant way. The term em |
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Israel Gods Banner to the World by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the speaker begins by praying for the presence of the Holy Spirit and the anointing of God. They emphasize the power of God's word and how everything God has done h |
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A Message on Restoration and Return by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the themes of restoration and return in his sermon, drawing from the prophecies of Zephaniah to illustrate God's judgment and the promise of miraculous recovery |
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A Letter From the Devil by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about his father's struggles and how the devil tried to tempt him with thoughts of financial success. The preacher emphasizes t |
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An Old Testament Revival - Part 2 by David Ravenhill | This sermon focuses on the story of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles, highlighting the challenges he faced and how he overcame them through faith, prayer, and taking action. Hezekiah's lif |
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Ninth River -- Lying by Martin Knapp | Martin Knapp delivers a powerful sermon on the sin of lying, emphasizing that all lies, regardless of size or intent, are abominable to God and hinder our relationship with Him. He |
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(1 Peter - Part 12): As Obedient Children by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the American spirit of rebellion and the importance of freedom. He references the historical event of pouring tea overboard in Boston Harbor |