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Joel 2:23
"Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in Yahweh, your God; for he gives you the early rain in just measure, and he causes the rain to come down for you, the early rain and the latter rain, as before.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a former rain that is embodied in study and play. Joel 2:23: trace "rain" and "early". Align former rain in promises we keep—anchor courage in promise.

Context

Joel speaks here as prophetic oracle writing, naming former rain. Placed in ch. 2, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into prophetic hope & judgment. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Joel to Joel. Many scholars judge Joel as follows: Post‑exilic prophetic liturgy (locust plague as day of the Lord).. Date: Post‑exilic period (debated).. This verse leans into prophetic hope & judgment.

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Traditional:Joel
Modern scholarship:Post‑exilic prophetic liturgy (locust plague as day of the Lord).
Date:Post‑exilic period (debated).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.