Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Joel 1:6
6. nation—applied to the locusts, rather than "people" (Proverbs 30:25; Proverbs 30:26), to mark not only their numbers, but also their savage hostility; and also to prepare the mind of the hearer for the transition to the figurative locusts in the second chapter, namely, the "nation" or Gentile foe coming against Judea (compare Proverbs 30:26- :). my land—that is, Jehovah's; which never would have been so devastated were I not pleased to inflict punishment (Joel 2:18; Isaiah 14:25; Jeremiah... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joel 1:7
Joel 1:7. My vine— This is the name of Judah, Psalms 80:8. Instead of, Cast it away, Houbigant reads, Deprived it of all fruit. read more