15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly.
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion; consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly;
15 Blow the ram's horn trumpet in Zion! Declare a day of repentance, a holy fast day. Call a public meeting.
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly;
15 Blow the ram's horn in Jerusalem! Announce a time of fasting; call the people together for a solemn meeting.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joel 2:15
Commentary on Joel 2:15-27
(Read Joel 2:15-27)
The priests and rulers are to appoint a solemn fast. The sinner's supplication is, Spare us, good Lord. God is ready to succour his people; and he waits to be gracious. They prayed that God would spare them, and he answered them. His promises are real answers to the prayers of faith; with him saying and doing are not two things. Some understand these promises figuratively, as pointing to gospel grace, and as fulfilled in the abundant comforts treasured up for believers in the covenant of grace.