en_tn_condensed/jol/03/11.md

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General Information:

Yahweh continues the speech he began in Joel 2:25, promising good things for the people of Israel.

Hurry and come ... together there

These words continue the ironic call to battle that begins in Joel 3:9. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony)

gather yourselves together

The purpose of the gathering is for battle. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: "gather yourselves together for battle" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

Yahweh, bring down your mighty warriors

Possible meanings are 1) Joel is telling the people of Judah that this is what they are to "proclaim among the nations" (Joel 3:9) or 2) Joel interrupts the words of Yahweh and prays a short prayer.