Matthew Poole and continuators on Joel 3:9

9 ¶ Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles : prepare war , wake up the mighty men , let all the men of war draw near , let them come up .

Publish, or make known, as by sound of Trumpet, some say 'tis an Ironie, I rather think 'tis a Declaration of what is to come to pass through some Ages before the coming of the Messiah, as will appear probable from what followeth;

Or these things which I am purposed to do in retaliating to the Enemies of my people, proclaim Wars which may make Captives for sale under the hand of my people,

the Assyrians, Chaldeans, Babylonians, and Graecians successively.

Make ready for Wars against the Enemies of my people, who shall by these be corrected, but their Enemies at last shall be destroyed.

The valiant men who dare attempt any thing, and are of great strength to execute what they attempt.

All the Captains, and experienced Souldiers, let them appear at the rendezvouz.

When marshal'd, let them march up on their design, toward the seat of the War which will now for many ages be in or about the Valley of Vision, the Church, the Valley of Judgment from the Lord.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 word]