Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar - The porch in this, Solomon’s temple, was in fact a tower,…

That the heathen should rule over them.— All mention of the locusts is dropped. The lesser calamity is swallowed up in th…

Here again the Prophet reminds them that there was a need for deep repentance, for not only had individuals transgressed, but the whole people had …

Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar

Not the altar of incense which st…

The priests and rulers are to appoint a solemn fast. The sinner's supplication is, "Spare us, good Lord." God is ready to help his people, and he w…