The most destructive of all biblical insects, also used figuratively as a devouring pest.

Joel 2:4-5

There was no defence against locusts

See also

Proverbs 30:27
Deuteronomy 28:38

Locusts were frequently a sign of God's judgment

Amos 4:9
Exodus 10:4,12-14,19
Deuteronomy 28:42

The eighth plague on Egypt:

1 Kings 8:37

curses for disobedience

2 Chronicles 7:13-14
Psalms 78:46; 105:34

pp 2Ch 6:28

Joel 1:4; 2:25
Amos 7:1
Leviticus 11:22

Locusts were a source of food

See also

Matthew 3:4

pp Mk 1:6

Judges 7:12

Locusts used figuratively

Isaiah 33:4

Of numerous and destructive invaders

See also

Judges 6:5
Jeremiah 46:23; 51:14,27
Nahum 3:15-17
Revelation 9:3

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Of terrifying end-time activity

Revelation 9:7

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