Matthew Poole and continuators on Joel 2:22

22 Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field : for the pastures of the wilderness do spring , for the tree beareth her fruit , the fig-tree , and the vine do yield their strength t.

Chap. 1.18, 19, 20. The poor beasts were represented as in greatest perplexity, for want of Pasture they were like to perish, but now they are (as if capable of fears, or joy from foresight of what was coming toward them) encouraged, they should find Pasture, both the tamer which are under mans hand and the wilder which range the Mountains,

Vid. chap. 1. ver. 19. let. d. e,

Begin to look green, and the grass fresh promiseth food for you.

All sorts of Trees, though chap. 1. ver. 12. they were withered, and seemed to be dead, now they recover their strength and bring forth fruit.

Does not, as chap. 1.12. languish.

The Vine is not as before dried up but with change of season hath changed its hue.

Both these Trees do mightily bear are full of fruit, and bring forth as much as ever they are able to stand under.

Marginal references: Zech. 8.12.