Bible Passage Scripture Block

So you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who dwells in Zion, my holy mountain. And Jerusalem shall be holy, and strangers shall never again pass through it. And in that day the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the streambeds of Judah shall flow with water; and a fountain shall come forth from the house of the Lord and water the Valley of Shittim.

Therefore, you will know that I'm your God who lives in My holy mountain, Zion. None will be strangers, and everyone will be holy in Jerusalem. In that day, the mountains will drip sweet wine, the hills will produce milk, and Judah's rivers will flow with water. Then a fountain will come from God's house and water the Valley of Shittim.

Not much is known about the prophet Joel. He was probably one of the earlier prophets (maybe around 8-900 BC). Some believe he was a priest because of his many statements to/about priests. Many believe he lived in Jerusalem and his primary audience was the southern nation of Judah (if he lived during the divided kingdom years).

The book of Joel is poignant given his vision of devastating locusts that completely devour the land. Throughout, he calls the people to repent before this “great and awesome day of the Lord” (2:31).