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Best Commentaries on Joel and Amos

Joel seeks to rouse Israel from spiritual complacency, stirring them to repent (1:1–2:17) and pointing them toward a future day of the LORD full of blessings and judgment (2:18–3:21). Amos warns Israel of impending destruction and exile as divine judgment for their sins (3:13–15), and he calls the people to seek the LORD and live by hating evil, loving good, and establishing justice in the gates (5:4, 14–15).

Here are our top picks for commentaries on Joel and Amos.

Preaching Commentaries

For pastors and Bible teachers preparing to proclaim the Word

Hosea–Jonah

Douglas Stuart
Word Biblical Commentary
Zondervan Academic, 2014

An indispensable resource for pastors. Mathison notes, “He also takes a minority view on the interpretation of Joel chapter 1, seeing the locust invasion as a figurative description of a human army rather than a literal locust plague. I find his arguments persuasive on this point. Whether you agree or disagree on that point, however, his commentary is always worth consulting on these books. Very highly recommended.”