for the day of the Lord
As in the other Prophets, the approaching invasion of Nebuchadnezzar is treated as an adumbration of the true day of the Lord in which all earth-judgments will culminate, to be followed by the restoration and blessing of Israel and the nations in the kingdom.
See "Day of the Lord" (Isaiah 2:10-22); (Revelation 19:11-21).
"Israel"; (Genesis 12:2); (Genesis 12:3); (Romans 11:26).
Compare Joel 1, 2.