- In Joel 4:1 the prophet for the first time, mentions a place name; what is it?
- Based on Joel 4:2 would the return of the Judean remnant appear to be literal or figurative, since the “judging of all nations” in the valley is to be understood as literal or as poetic?
- The prophet’s message now turns to the Jew or to the non-Jew?
- In Joel 4:4-6, what is the destiny predicted for the cruel actions of those who destroyed Judea?
- Is there any indication, then, that the prophesying is following the exile — or is reference to other nations which attacked Judea and does not include Bavel?
- In Joel 4:6 there is a reference which is unique in the prophets to this point — reference to “ha’yevanim” — the Greeks; what might this imply as to the date when the prophet prophesied or when this particular chapter or this passage was written?
- And how is it a quid pro quo in Divine justice as set forth in Joel 4:8?
- In what other prophet has the sentiment and even the wording of Joel 4:10 been found?
- The references to the full vat and to the ripeness of the crop is to be taken allegorically or literally?
- According to Joel 4:16, where is the locus of Divinity?
- Joel 4:17 is cast in the future — what would that indicate as to the date of the prophecy and its circumstances?
- While Judea will thrive, according to Joel 4:19, what will happen to the other countries which have dealt with it cruelly?
- What, in Joel 4:20, is predicted for the future of Judea?
- It is clear from Joel 4:21 that “God will dwell in Zion”; what is meant by “I will avenge their blood which I have not avenged” — or is some other translation more suitable?
