Neither doth one thrust another; they march every one in his path; and they burst through the weapons, and break not off their course.
Joe 2:7-9 In Joe 2:7-10 the comparison of the army of locusts to a well-equipped army is carried out still further; and, in the first place, by a description of the irresistible force of its advance. Joe 2:7. “They run like heroes, like warriors they climb the wall; every one goes on its way, and they do not change their paths. Joe 2:8.
Commenting on Joel 2:7-9
Neither shall one thrust another,.... Press upon another, thrust him out of his place, or push him forward, or any ways straiten and distress him, or in the least hinder him in his progress: they shall walk everyone in his path; or "highway" (o); everyone should have his path, and keep in it, and it should be as roomy to him as if he had...
God executes the judgment written in the law upon His own professing people for their sins. Ministers must sound the trumpet from God's word to warn of sin's fatal consequences, though even Zion is not exempt if she provokes Him. The privilege of His people is to be warned, that they might make peace with Him before the judgment falls.
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Commenting on Joel 2:1-11