Joel 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 2:5 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 2:5 — KJV
“Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.”
— Joel 2:5 (KJV)
Joel 2:5 in Context — About the Book of Joel
Joel turns a devastating locust plague into a call for national fasting — then pivots to one of Scripture's greatest promises: I will restore the years the locusts have eaten, and afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Peter quoted it at Pentecost as fulfilled.
Cross-References for Joel 2:5
“The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle. like...: Heb. the likeness of”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:5: like, noise, mountains
“And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, and set the hold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:5: like, fire, people
“And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day.”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:5: people, set, battle
“As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:5: mountains, flame, fire
“Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib. Or ever...: Heb. I knew not made...: or, set me on the chariots of my willing people”
Shares key themes with Joel 2:5: like, chariots, people
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