They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up upon the houses; they shall enter in at the windows like a thief.
They're going to run wild through the city, scaling walls and climbing onto rooftops. They'll slip through windows like burglars in the night.
When judgment comes, nowhere is safe to hide.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joel, the prophet describes a massive locust invasion that devastated the land of Judah, serving as a vivid metaphor for an enemy army or divine judgment. This imagery is set against the backdrop of ancient Israel's agricultural society, where such plagues were catastrophic events that disrupted daily life and economy. The verse specifically portrays the invaders' swift and unstoppable movement through the city, emphasizing the overwhelming power of God's corrective action.
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