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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.