Joel 3:2
“I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land.”
King James Version
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All nations gathered into the valley of Jehoshaphat — the nations answering at the end of the age for scattering Israel and parting his land.
Fulfillment References
Revelation 16:16 Matthew 25:31-46 Zechariah 14:2
Archaeological & Historical Evidence
The 'Valley of Jehoshaphat' is traditionally identified with the Kidron Valley, though its prophetic geography is debated.
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishAn end-time judgment of the nations for mistreating Israel.
CatholicFulfilled in the final judgment at Christ's return.
ProtestantThe Great White Throne Judgment / Armageddon fulfills this.
DispensationalThe Battle of Armageddon and subsequent Millennial judgment of nations (Matt 25:31-46).
AcademicApocalyptic poetry; the valley name likely coined from Jehoshaphat's victory in 2 Chronicles 20.
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