Here God sends a prophet to his people: Joel. This prophet has to tell them that something terrible is approaching from God’s side. A prophet is a gift of God’s love (see the introduction to the book of Joel regarding a prophet). He announces the day of the Lord.
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,