Joel 3:20 kjva — But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation."

— Joel 3:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joel 3 — Context

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.

18

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the Lord, and shall water the valley of Shittim.

19

Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land.

20

But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

21

For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the Lord dwelleth in Zion.

Joel 3:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 3:20 say?
Joel 3:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.”
Where is Joel 3:20 in the Bible?
Joel 3:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 3, verse 20.
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 3:20.
What translation should I read Joel 3:20 in?
Joel 3:20 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 3:20?
Joel 3:20 reads (KJVA): “But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.” 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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