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JOEL CHAPTER 2
The prophet describeth the locusts as a mighty ar led by God to destroy the land, Joe_2:1-11. He exhorteth to repentance, Joe_2:12-14; prescribeth a general fast and humiliation, Joe_2:15-17; and promiseth mercy from God, Joe_2:18-20. He comforteth Zion with present blessings, Joe_2:21-27; and prophesieth the effusion of the Holy Spirit, and other blessings of the gospel, Joe_2:28-32.
Blow ye the trumpet: the prophet continueth his advice or exhortation to the priests, who were by office appointed to summon the solemn assemblies, and to call them together by sound of trumpet or cornet; and so would he have the priests to gather the people together to fast, and weep, and pray.
In Zion; which taken largely is the same with Jerusalem, though strictly taken it is the hill on which the city of David, or his royal palace, did stand.
Sound an alarm; give notice that all may be prepared against the enemy, let it be known that the enemy is coining, what danger attends his coming, and what provision should be made.
In my holy mountain; in Jerusalem, in Moriah, on which the temple did stand.
Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; stand in awe of God’s majesty, fear his displeasure, and do this with a penitent heart, all you that dwell in the land of Canaan, the parched and burnt land.
For the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand: see Joe_1:15.