Joel 1:2
“Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?”

What does Joel 1:2 mean?
"2 Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?" The book of Joel is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament and is attributed to the prophet Joel, who ministered to the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalA Call to Remember: Reflecting on God's Faithfulness
The Book of Joel opens with a striking call to attention, resonating with an urgency that cannot be ignored: "Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?" (Joel 1:2 KJV). In this simple…
Read devotionalPrayerA Call to Remembrance and Reverence
O Almighty and Everlasting God, As we gather in Your presence, we come with hearts open and vulnerable, yearning to hear Your voice amidst the clamor of our daily lives. We reflect on the profound words from the Prophet Joel: "Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye…
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