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Blow the trumpet in Zion! Sanctify a fast. Call a solemn assembly.
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The Power of Corporate Prayer
Commentators explain that the call to "blow the trumpet" was a summons for the entire community, without exception, to repent together. This wasn't just about individual piety. Scholars like Albert Barnes note that the unified prayer and confession of the whole church is powerful and "pleasing to God," demonstrating a collective turning back to Him in a time of crisis.
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Joel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Before, he had, in these same words (Joel 2:1; Joel 1:14), called to repentance, because the Day of the Lord was coming, wa…
19th Century
Anglican
Sanctify a fast.— The prophet renews, therefore, his summons to the priests to proclaim a day of humiliation, on which al…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Blow the trumpet in Zion For the calling of the people together to religious duties, which was one use of the silver…
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…
