These words continue the ironic call to battle that begins in [Joel 3:9](./09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
# gather yourselves together
The purpose of the gathering is for battle. This can be stated explicitly. AT: "gather yourselves together for battle" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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](./09.md)) or 2) Joel interrupts the words of Yahweh and prays a short prayer.