Declare ye in Judah, &c.] He forewarneth them of the great danger, that will shortly ensue by the Chaldeans, unlesse they repent and return unto God. Vers. 1.
Blow ye the trumpet in the land] To give warning of the enemies approach, Ezekiel 33:2-3. and to call men to arm and assemble against them, 2 Samuel 20:1-2. 1 Corinthians 14:8.
cry, gather together] Or, call a fall assembly, Chap. 12. 6. Heb. fill. Chap. 51. 11.
Assemble your selves] Chap. 8. 14.
let us go into the defenced cities] For shelter and succour against the invading enemie, Judges 9:31. Chap. 36. 6. Matthew 24:16. Heb. cities of defence. Chap. 34. 7.