Joel 2:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Like the noise, &c. Compare Revelation 9:9. Connect this with the end of Joel 2:4.

on the tops, &c. The Hebrew accents connect this with the leaping, not with the chariots.

leap. rattle along.

as. strong people. Compare Joel 2:2. Not locusts. The symbol must not be confused with what is symbolized.

Joel 2:5

5 Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.