Joel 2:18 nasb — Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people.

NASB

"Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people."

— Joel 2:18, NASB

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Joel 2 — Context

15

Blow a trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly,

16

Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and the nursing infants. Let the bridegroom come out of his room And the bride out of her bridal chamber.

17

Let the priests, the LORD'S ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, "Spare Your people, O LORD, And do not make Your inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, 'Where is their God?'"

18

Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people.

19

The LORD will answer and say to His people, "Behold, I am going to send you grain, new wine and oil, And you will be satisfied in full with them; And I will never again make you a reproach among the nations.

20

"But I will remove the northern army far from you, And I will drive it into a parched and desolate land, And its vanguard into the eastern sea, And its rear guard into the western sea. And its stench will arise and its foul smell will come up, For it has done great things."

21

Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad, For the LORD has done great things.

Joel 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:18 say?
Joel 2:18 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people.”
Where is Joel 2:18 in the Bible?
Joel 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote Joel?
Joel is traditionally attributed to Joel son of Pethuel. It was written c. 835–796 BC (date uncertain).
What is the book of Joel about?
Joel uses a present catastrophe — a locust plague — to point to a greater "day of the LORD" still to come, both terrible and hopeful. The book promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all flesh, a prophecy Peter quotes at Pentecost.
What are the major themes of Joel?
Joel explores themes including Day of the LORD, Repentance, Outpouring of the Spirit, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joel 2:18.
What translation should I read Joel 2:18 in?
Joel 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joel 2:18?
Joel 2:18 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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