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Leaders Go First
The prophet first calls the priests to lament and repent. Commentators explain this is because spiritual leaders have a special duty to set an example for the people. As John Calvin notes, those who preside over others should lead the way in repentance, feeling a greater weight of responsibility during times of national crisis.
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Joel
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Albert Barnes
On Joel 1:13
18th Century
Theologian
Gird yourselves - that is, with haircloth, as is elsewhere expressed (Isaiah 22:12; Jeremiah 4:8; [Reference Jeremia…
Charles Ellicott
On Joel 1:13
19th Century
Bishop
Gird yourselves, and lament.— The priests are exhorted to commence preparations for a national humiliation, beginning wit…
John Calvin
On Joel 1:13–15
16th Century
Theologian
Now the Prophet begins to exhort the people to repentance. Having represented them as grievously afflicted by the hand of God, he now adds that a r…
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John Gill
On Joel 1:13
17th Century
Pastor
Gird yourselves, and lament, you priests
Prepare and be ready to raise up lamentation and mourning; or gird yourselves with sa…
Matthew Henry
On Joel 1:8–13
17th Century
Minister
All who labour only for the meat that perishes will, sooner or later, be ashamed of their labour. Those that place their happiness in the delights …