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Joel 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Joel 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks:”
Joel 2:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 2:7
They shall run like mighty men (Hebrew kegibborim yerutsun, כְּגִבֹּרִים יְרוּצוּן)—gibbor (גִּבּוֹר) means mighty warrior, champion, hero. The term describes military elite like David's "mighty men" (2 Samuel 23:8-39) and Gideon as "mighty man of valour" (Judges 6:12). Joel compares locusts to these elite warriors in speed and determination. Ruts (רוּץ, "run") emphasizes rapid, purposeful movement. Unlike random insects, these advance with warrior-like intentionality.They shall climb the wall like men of war (Hebrew anshey milchamah ya'alu chomah, אַנְשֵׁי מִלְחָמָה יַעֲלוּ חוֹמָה)—ancient si...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 2:7
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“yet they advance in ranks.”
“Whoever strikes the Jebusites”
“and he will whistle for them from the end of the earth. Behold”
“Joab”
“they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.”
“They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the wall”
“and destroy; but don't make a full end: take away her branches; for they are not Yahweh's.”
“like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.”