Joe 3:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. (Compare ). The victories of the Jews over their cruel foe Antiochus, under the Maccabees, may be a reference of this prophecy; but the ultimate reference is to the last Antichrist, of whom Antiochus was the type. Jerusalem being the central seat of the theocracy ( ), it is from thence that Jehovah discomfits the foe. roar-- as a lion ( ; ; ). Compare as to Jehovah's voice thundering, ; , . Lord ... the hope of his people-- or, "their refuge" ( ).

‏ Joel 3:16

16. (Compare Eze 38:18-22). The victories of the Jews over their cruel foe Antiochus, under the Maccabees, may be a reference of this prophecy; but the ultimate reference is to the last Antichrist, of whom Antiochus was the type. Jerusalem being the central seat of the theocracy (Psa 132:13), it is from thence that Jehovah discomfits the foe.

roar--as a lion (Jr 25:30; Am 1:2; 3:8). Compare as to Jehovah's voice thundering, Psa 18:13; Ha 3:10, 11.

Lord ... the hope of his people--or, "their refuge" (Psa 46:1).