Joel 2:4 nasb — Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run.

NASB

"Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run."

— Joel 2:4, NASB

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Joel 2 — Context

1

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,

2

A day of darkness and gloom, A day of clouds and thick darkness. As the dawn is spread over the mountains, So there is a great and mighty people; There has never been anything like it, Nor will there be again after it To the years of many generations.

3

A fire consumes before them And behind them a flame burns. The land is like the garden of Eden before them But a desolate wilderness behind them, And nothing at all escapes them.

4

Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run.

5

With a noise as of chariots They leap on the tops of the mountains, Like the crackling of a flame of fire consuming the stubble, Like a mighty people arranged for battle.

6

Before them the people are in anguish; All faces turn pale.

7

They run like mighty men, They climb the wall like soldiers; And they each march in line, Nor do they deviate from their paths.

Joel 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 2:4 say?
Joel 2:4 in the NASB reads: “Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run.”
Where is Joel 2:4 in the Bible?
Joel 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Joel 2:4 in?
Joel 2:4 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 2:4?
Joel 2:4 reads (NASB): “Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run.” 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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