In these verses the prophet pauses before proceeding to describe the final judgment of the world-powers for their hostility to and oppression of his Church, and points out the bitter enmity of neigh-bouring nations to the covenant people in the prophet's own day, with a prediction of the righteous retribution that awaited them.
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Joel 3:4-8
Joel 3:4-8
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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