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An Invasion of Locusts
Multiple commentators emphasize that the invaders are compared to "locusts," not merely grasshoppers. This specific image was meant to evoke the terror of a biblical plague, like those in Exodus and Joel. It signifies an overwhelming, unstoppable, and utterly destructive force that consumes everything in its path.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 6:5
18th Century
Theologian
Grasshoppers - Rather locusts (compare Exodus 10:4-6, Exodus 10:14–15; Joel 1:0; Joel 2:0; [Reference Psa…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 6:5
19th Century
Bishop
As grasshoppers. —See Judges 7:12. Rather, as locusts. The magnificent imagery of Joel 2:2-11 enables us to real…
John Gill
On Judges 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
For they came up with their cattle, and their tents
Brought their flocks and their herds with them, to eat up the in…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 6:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Israel's sin was renewed, and Israel's troubles were repeated. Let all who sin expect to suffer. The Israelites hid themselves in dens and caves; s…