The prophet Joel saw The Day of The LORD in the future, and to him, it was near. He cried out over Judah, picturing the invading army that would take Judah and Jerusalem. Suddenly, it is the voice of the LORD that is heard. He is directing this human army against Judah as judgment. Just as suddenly, the LORD looks for a way to relent from His anger, and invites His people to return to Him. Joel calls a second time for a national fast and solemn assembly for everyone. Priests are to cry out for God not to abandon them, lest His name be scorned.
