Joel 3:3

And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joel 3:3

BSB
They cast lots for My people; they bartered a boy for a prostitute and sold a girl for wine to drink.
AKJV
And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.
CPDV
And they have cast lots over my people; and the boy they have placed in the brothel, and the girl they have sold for wine, so that they might drink.
ERV
and they have cast lots for my people: and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.
NHEB
and have cast lots for my people, and have given a boy for a prostitute, and sold a girl for wine, that they may drink.
SMT
And for my people they cast the lot: and they will give the boy for a harlot, and they sold the girl for wine; and they will drink.

Commentary for Joel 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joel 3:3
Summary
Nations enslaved Israelites for profit
Event
Description of human trafficking
Estimated Time Period
c. 800 BC
Category
Narrative