11 Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O Lord.
11 Come quickly, all you nations from every side, and assemble there. Bring down your warriors, Lord!
11 Hasten and come, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves there. Bring down your warriors, O Lord.
11 Hurry up, pagans! Wherever you are, get a move on! Get your act together. Prepare to be shattered by God!
11 Assemble and come, all you nations, And gather together all around. Cause Your mighty ones to go down there, O Lord.
11 Come quickly, all you nations everywhere. Gather together in the valley." And now, O Lord, call out your warriors!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joel 3:11
Commentary on Joel 3:9-17
(Read Joel 3:9-17)
Here is a challenge to all the enemies of God's people. There is no escaping God's judgments; hardened sinners, in that day of wrath, shall be cut off from all comfort and joy. Most of the prophets foretell the same final victory of the church of God over all that oppose it. To the wicked it will be a terrible day, but to the righteous it will be a joyful day. What cause have those who possess an interest in Christ, to glory in their Strength and their Redeemer! The acceptable year of the Lord, a day of such great favour to some, will be a day of remarkable vengeance to others: let every one that is out of Christ awake, and flee from the wrath to come.