Joel 2:18
Then the LORD became jealous for His land,
What it says
The LORD becomes jealous for His land and has pity on His people.
What it is doing
This verse marks the decisive divine turn from wrath toward compassionate intervention.
In context
18Then the LORD became jealous for His land, 19And the LORD answered His people: 20The northern army I will drive away from you, 21Do not be afraid, O land; 22Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, 23Be glad, O children of Zion, 24The threshing floors will be full of grain, 25I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts — 26You will have plenty to eat, 27Then you will know that I am present in Israel