God is just. So he does not leave sins to go unpunished. God prefers to bless his people. Therefore, he looks for ways to avoid applying his punishment. Here he shakes the sinners to wake up! The signal of an approaching enemy army is heard. The whole country is startled!
1 Sonnez de la trompette en Sion! Faites-la retentir sur ma montagne sainte! Que tous les habitants du pays tremblent! Car le jour de l'Eternel vient, car il est proche,