Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joel 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Joel 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joel chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up upon the houses; they shall enter in at the windows like a thief.”
Joel 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Joel 2:9
They shall run to and fro in the city (Hebrew ba'ir yashoquu, בָּעִיר יָשֹׁקּוּ)—shaqaq (שָׁקַק, "run to and fro/rush/range") describes frantic, comprehensive movement throughout the city. Ir (עִיר, "city") represents humanity's ultimate defense—fortified settlements with walls, gates, and organized resistance. Yet even cities provide no refuge. The locusts penetrate urban areas just as thoroughly as fields.They shall run upon the wall (Hebrew bachomah yerutsun, בַּחוֹמָה יְרוּצוּן)—ruts (רוּץ, "run") emphasizes speed and determination. The wall (chomah), humanity's primary defensive barrier, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joel 2:9
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“it is entered into our palaces; to cut off the children from outside”
“and the houses of all your servants”