ESV Reformation Study Bible – Joel 2:1
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Joel 2:1

2:1 a trumpet. The ram’s horn (Hebrew shophar) was used in warfare and to signal danger. All trembled at the trumpet blast signaling the coming of the day of the Lord (Amos 3:6; Zeph. 1:14–16).

Zion . . . my holy mountain. Jerusalem.