the priests, the ministers of the LORD. See note on Joel 1:9.
between, &c. Compare Ezekiel 8:16.
Spare Thy People, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 32:11; Exodus 32:12 Deuteronomy 9:26; Deuteronomy 9:29). App-92. Compare Nehemiah 13:22.
Thine heritage. Reference to Pentateuch, (Deuteronomy 32:9). App-92.
heathen. nations.
wherefore. ? Figure of speech Erotesis., App-6. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 9:26-29). App-92. Compare Psalms 42:10; Psalms 79:10; Psalms 115:2.Micah 7:10.
people. peoples,