Joel 1:4
The Scripture
(4) That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet Joel records God's judgment on Israel for their persistent sin and disobedience, which brings a severe drought and famine. The people are urged to repent and return to God, foretelling a future day when He will deliver them. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of divine judgment and the hope of restoration.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joel 2:25Amos 4:9Exodus 10:4Exodus 10:12Exodus 10:13Exodus 10:14Exodus 10:15Deuteronomy 28:38Deuteronomy 28:42I Kings 8:37II Chronicles 6:28II Chronicles 7:13
Related verses (shared words)
Joel 2:25Genesis 41:21Leviticus 7:16Leviticus 11:47I Samuel 30:12Job 31:17