Joe 2:10, 3:15-16 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 10. The earth shall quake-the heavens shall tremble ] Poetical expressions, to point out universal consternation and distress . The earth quaked to see itself deprived of its verdure ; the heavens trembled to find themselves deprived of their light . The sun and the moon shall be dark ] Bochart relates that "their multitude is sometimes so immense as to obscure the heavens for the space of twelve miles !"- Ibid . p. 479.

‏ Joel 2:10

Verse 10. The earth shall quake-the heavens shall tremble] Poetical expressions, to point out universal consternation and distress. The earth quaked to see itself deprived of its verdure; the heavens trembled to find themselves deprived of their light.

The sun and the moon shall be dark] Bochart relates that "their multitude is sometimes so immense as to obscure the heavens for the space of twelve miles!"-Ibid. p. 479.

‏ Joel 3:15-16

Verse 15. The sun and the moon shall be darkened] High and mighty states shall be eclipsed, and brought to ruin, and the stars-petty states, princes, and governors-shall withdraw their shining; withhold their influence and tribute from the kingdoms to which they have belonged, and set up themselves as independent governors.

Verse 16. The Lord also shall roar out of Zion] His temple and worship shall be re-established there, and he will thence denounce his judgments against the nations. "The heavens and the earth shall shake." There shall be great commotions in powerful empires and their dependencies; but in all these things his own people shall be unmoved, for God shall be their hope and strength.