Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Joel 2:16
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Joel2:16
16. sanctify the congregation--namely, by expiatory rites and purification with water [Calvin], (Ex 19:10, 22). Maurer translates, "appoint a solemn assembly," which would be a tautological repetition of Joe 2:15.
elders ... children--No age was to be excepted (2Ch 20:13).
bridegroom--ordinarily exempted from public duties (De 24:5; compare 1Co 7:5, 29).
closet--or, nuptial bed, from a Hebrew root "to cover," referring to the canopy over it.
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