Joel 1:6

a nation. See Joel 2:20 ; and compare Daniel 11:0 . Put for the great destroying powers which are symbolized in Joel 1:4

by the locusts. Compare Joel 2:2 , Joel 2:11 , Joel 2:25 .Revelation 9:0 .

My land . So called because Jehovah is about to put in His claim. The end-time is here referred to, when He will do this:

"the day of the Lord". See Joel 1:15 , and Joel 2:1 , &c.