Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— New Living Translation Sound the trumpet in Jerusalem! Raise the alarm on my holy mountain! Let everyone tremble in fear because the day of the LORD is upon us. English Standard Version Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming; it is near, Berean Standard Bible Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— Berean Literal Bible Blow the shofar in Zion, and give a shout on the mountain of My holiness! Let all those dwelling in the land tremble, for the day of YHWH is coming; indeed, it is near— King James Bible Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; New King James Version Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm in My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; For the day of the LORD is coming, For it is at hand: New American Standard Bible Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the LORD is coming; Indeed, it is near, NASB 1995 Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the LORD is coming; Surely it is near, NASB 1977 Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the LORD is coming; Surely it is near, Legacy Standard Bible Blow a trumpet in Zion, And make a loud shout on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of Yahweh is coming; Surely it is near, Amplified Bible Blow the trumpet in Zion [warning of impending judgment], Sound an alarm on My holy mountain [Zion]! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble and shudder in fear, For the [judgment] day of the LORD is coming; It is close at hand, Berean Annotated Bible Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD {Yowm YHWH} is coming; indeed, it is near— Christian Standard Bible Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the residents of the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming; in fact, it is near — Holman Christian Standard Bible Blow the horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the residents of the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; in fact, it is near— American Standard Version Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of Jehovah cometh, for it is nigh at hand; Contemporary English Version Sound the trumpet on Zion, the LORD's sacred hill. Warn everyone to tremble! The judgment day of the LORD is coming soon. English Revised Version Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; GOD'S WORD® Translation Blow the ram's horn in Zion. Sound the alarm on my holy mountain. Everyone who lives in the land should tremble, because the day of the LORD is coming. Certainly, it is near. Good News Translation Blow the trumpet; sound the alarm on Zion, God's sacred hill. Tremble, people of Judah! The day of the LORD is coming soon. International Standard Version "Sound the ram's horn in Zion! Sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Tremble, all of you inhabitants of the land, because the Day of the LORD is coming. Oh, how near it is! NET Bible Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm signal on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land shake with fear, for the day of the LORD is about to come. Indeed, it is near! New Heart English Bible Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm on my holy mountain. Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming, for it is near. Webster's Bible Translation Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— World English Bible Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of Yahweh comes, for it is close at hand: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlow a horn in Zion, "" And shout in My holy hill, "" All inhabitants of the earth tremble, "" For the Day of YHWH is coming, for [it is] near! Berean Literal Bible Blow the shofar in Zion, and give a shout on the mountain of My holiness! Let all those dwelling in the land tremble, for the day of YHWH is coming; indeed, it is near— Young's Literal Translation Blow ye a trumpet in Zion, And shout ye in My holy hill, Tremble do all inhabitants of the earth, For coming is the day of Jehovah, for it is near! Smith's Literal Translation Clang ye the trumpet in Zion, shout in my holy mountain: all the inhabitants of the land shall be moved, for the day of Jehovah is coming, for it is near. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlow ye the trumpet in Sion, sound an alarm in my holy mountain, let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: because the day of the Lord cometh, because it is nigh at hand, Catholic Public Domain Version Blow the trumpet in Zion, wail on my holy mountain, let all the inhabitants of the land be stirred up. For the day of the Lord is on its way; for it is near: New American Bible Blow the horn in Zion, sound the alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming! Yes, it approaches, New Revised Standard Version Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming, it is near— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBLOW the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain; let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; for the day of the LORD is come; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Sound the trumpet in Zion, and cry out in the mountain of my holiness! All of the inhabitants of the land will be moved, because the day of LORD JEHOVAH has arrived and it has come OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Blow ye the horn in Zion, And sound an alarm in My holy mountain; Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; For the day of the LORD cometh, For it is at hand; Brenton Septuagint Translation Sound the trumpet in Sion, make a proclamation in my holy mountain, and let all the inhabitants of the land be confounded: for the day of the Lord is near; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Army of Locusts1Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— 2a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come.… Cross References Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; Joshua 6:4-5 Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. / And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.” Isaiah 27:13 And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. Numbers 10:9-10 When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies. / And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Jeremiah 4:5-6 Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’ / Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction. Zephaniah 1:16 a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. Psalm 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” Let all who dwell in the land tremble, Psalm 96:9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalm 99:1 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! Habakkuk 3:16 I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. for the Day of the LORD is coming; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 2 Peter 3:10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Malachi 4:1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” indeed, it is near— Ezekiel 30:3 For the day is near, the Day of the LORD is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations. Zephaniah 1:14 The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. Revelation 22:10 Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near. Amos 5:18-20 Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light. / It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. / Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it? Treasury of Scripture Blow you the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD comes, for it is near at hand; Blow. Joel 2:15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly: Numbers 10:3,8 And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation… Jeremiah 4:5 Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities. trumpet. 1 Chronicles 15:28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps. Hosea 5:8 Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at Bethaven, after thee, O Benjamin. and sound. Numbers 10:5-7,9 When ye blow an alarm, then the camps that lie on the east parts shall go forward… Ezekiel 33:3,6 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; … Amos 3:6 Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? in my. Joel 3:17 So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more. Psalm 87:1 A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains. Daniel 9:16,20 O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us… let. Ezra 9:3,4 And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied… Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. Isaiah 66:2,5 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word… for the. Jump to Previous Alarm Blow Close Earth Hand Hill Holy Horn Inhabitants Live Mountain Nigh Shout Sound Sounded Surely Tremble Trumpet War-Cry ZionJump to Next Alarm Blow Close Earth Hand Hill Holy Horn Inhabitants Live Mountain Nigh Shout Sound Sounded Surely Tremble Trumpet War-Cry ZionJoel 2 1. He shows unto Zion the terribleness of God's judgment.12. He exhorts to repentance; 15. prescribes a fast; 18. promises a blessing thereon. 21. He comforts Zion with present, 28. and future blessings. Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; The blowing of the ram's horn, or shofar, is a significant act in ancient Israel, often used to signal important events such as the start of festivals, the call to war, or the announcement of a new king. In this context, it serves as a warning of impending judgment. Zion refers to Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel, highlighting the seriousness of the message. The shofar's sound is meant to awaken the people to repentance and alert them to the urgency of the situation. sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— Persons / Places / Events 1. JoelThe prophet who authored the book, delivering God's message to the people of Judah. 2. Zion A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the holy city, and the spiritual center of Israel. 3. The Day of the LORD A significant biblical theme referring to a time of God's judgment and intervention in human history. 4. Trumpet An instrument used in ancient Israel for signaling important events, such as war or religious festivals. 5. Holy Mountain Refers to Mount Zion, symbolizing God's presence and authority. Teaching Points The Urgency of RepentanceThe call to "blow the trumpet" signifies the urgent need for repentance. Believers should examine their lives and turn back to God before the Day of the LORD. Awareness of God's Judgment Understanding that the Day of the LORD is near should instill a sense of reverence and fear of the Lord, prompting believers to live righteously. Community Responsibility The alarm is sounded for all who dwell in the land, indicating a collective responsibility to heed God's warnings and encourage one another in faith. Spiritual Preparedness Just as the trumpet signals preparation for battle or significant events, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared for Christ's return. The Role of Prophets Joel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of listening to God's messengers and the messages they bring, which are relevant for guiding the community in truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joel 2:1?2. How does Joel 2:1 emphasize the urgency of repentance in our lives? 3. What does "sound the alarm" teach about spiritual vigilance and readiness? 4. How can we apply the call to "blow the trumpet" in modern contexts? 5. How does Joel 2:1 connect with Jesus' teachings on the end times? 6. In what ways can we prepare for the "day of the LORD" today? 7. What is the significance of the trumpet in Joel 2:1? 8. How does Joel 2:1 relate to the concept of the Day of the Lord? 9. What historical events might Joel 2:1 be referencing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joel 2? 11. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence for the catastrophic events described in Joel 2:1–11? 12. What is Joel's Army? 13. If Joel 2 describes an imminent “day of the Lord,” why hasn’t this unmistakable judgment clearly happened yet? 14. In Malachi 4:1, how can a literal “day” consume the wicked like stubble without any known natural phenomenon matching this description? What Does Joel 2:1 Mean Blow the ram’s horn in Zion• Joel pictures an actual trumpet blast—an unmistakable, urgent call that the people in Jerusalem (Zion) could hear and recognize (Numbers 10:9; Joshua 6:5). • Trumpets announce war, coronations, or worship; here it is a battle alarm, signaling that God Himself is moving in judgment (Jeremiah 6:17; Revelation 8:6). • The verse underscores personal responsibility: those who hear must respond, not shrug off the warning (Ezekiel 33:3–5). Sound the alarm on My holy mountain! • “My” reminds every listener that the hill on which the temple stood belongs to the LORD, not to any human ruler (Psalm 2:6). • An alarm on that sacred ground means the threat is so grave that even worship must pause for repentance (Isaiah 58:1). • God’s presence does not prevent discipline; instead, His nearness intensifies it (1 Peter 4:17). Let all who dwell in the land tremble • No one is exempt—leaders, priests, farmers, and children alike (Joel 1:14; 2:16). • Trembling is the proper reaction when the Almighty confronts sin (Exodus 19:16; Psalm 99:1). • The call is not to paralyzing fear but to humble repentance that leads to mercy (Isaiah 66:2). For the Day of the LORD is coming • Scripture repeatedly links “the Day of the LORD” with decisive, visible intervention by God in human history (Isaiah 13:6; Zephaniah 1:14). • In Joel, the immediate picture is a devastating locust invasion, yet the language stretches forward to final judgment and ultimate deliverance (Acts 2:16–21; 2 Peter 3:10). • The certainty of that Day anchors our hope and shapes our conduct now (2 Corinthians 5:10). Indeed, it is near • Joel presses the urgency: the event is not abstract or distant (Romans 13:11). • Every generation stands on the brink of God’s timetable; therefore, complacency is never justified (Matthew 24:44). • Nearness magnifies both warning and promise—judgment for the unrepentant, rescue for those who call on the LORD (Joel 2:32; 1 Thessalonians 5:2–4). summary Joel 2:1 sounds a literal trumpet blast from God’s own hill, summoning everyone to wake up. The verse layers urgency—trumpet, alarm, trembling—because the Day when the LORD openly judges and saves is certain and close. Faith responds with immediate repentance and steadfast hope, trusting that the God who warns is also eager to restore all who turn to Him. II.(1) Blow ye the trumpet.--The preaching of the prophet increases in its intensity. Behind the locusts, exemplified by them, there is a still more terrible visitation. He sees on the horizon a mustering of the nations hostile to his people, bent on destroying them. Let the priests stir up the people for a fast, and for the defence of their land by the trumpet. The locusts have done their symbolical work, they have left their mark on the country. Now the day of Jehovah, the manifestation of His power, is approaching--it is imminent. Verses 1-11. - These verses contain a further description of the calamity occasioned by the locusts and the appearance presented by them; the calling of a congregational meeting for penitence and prayer; the reason assigned in the coming of the day of the Lord. Verse 1. - Blow ye the trumpet (margin, cornet) in Zion, and sound an alarm (or, cause it to sound) in my holy mountain. The shophar, or far-sounding horn, and probably the chatsoterah, the hazar or silver trumpet, were called into requisition. The priests are urged with great vehemence, as tiqu shophar and hariu imply, to apprise the people that the day of Jehovah's terrible judgment was near at hand, and to prepare for it. This alarm was to be sounded from Zion, the dry or sunny hill, the holy moun-rain. The noun qadosh like tsadiq, is applied to persons, therefore the noun qodshe is used. It rose to an elevation of 2539 feet above the level of the Mediterranean Sea. It was the place of the ark in David's day, and so of the visible symbol of the Divine presence, and therefore the holy mountain, though subsequently Moriah was chosen as the temple-hill. Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand. The effect here precedes the cause, as if what is upper. most in the heart comes first to the lips; while the abruptness may, perhaps, express the excitement and intensity of feeling. But how could the Lord's day be said to have come (ba is perfect), and yet to be near at hand? Hengstenberg replies that, in the intuition of the prophet, it had already come, though in reality it was only drawing near. Keil's solution of the difficulty is more satisfactory: every particular judgment that takes place in the history of God's kingdom is the day of the Lord, and yet only approaching as far as the complete fulfilment was concerned.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blowתִּקְע֨וּ (tiq·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet שׁוֹפָ֜ר (šō·w·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn in Zion; בְּצִיּ֗וֹן (bə·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem sound the alarm וְהָרִ֙יעוּ֙ (wə·hā·rî·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout on My holy קָדְשִׁ֔י (qāḏ·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity mountain! בְּהַ֣ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Let all כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who dwell יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the land הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land tremble, יִרְגְּז֕וּ (yir·gə·zū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7264: To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the Day יוֹם־ (yō·wm-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is coming; בָ֥א (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go in fact, כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it is at hand— קָרֽוֹב׃ (qā·rō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7138: Near Links Joel 2:1 NIVJoel 2:1 NLT Joel 2:1 ESV Joel 2:1 NASB Joel 2:1 KJV Joel 2:1 BibleApps.com Joel 2:1 Biblia Paralela Joel 2:1 Chinese Bible Joel 2:1 French Bible Joel 2:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion and sound (Jl Joe.) |
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