14 Tell the people that there will be a special time of fasting. Call them together for a special meeting. Bring the leaders and everyone living in the land together at the Temple of the LORD your God, and pray to the LORD.

15 Be sad because the LORD’S special day is near. At that time punishment will come like an attack from God All-Powerful.

16 Our food is gone. Joy and happiness are gone from the Temple of our God.