1. A description of the locust army

a) The face of a locust may be compared to that of a horse.

b) They are as swift because the wind can carry them over long distances quickly.

c) Because of the sheer size of the swarms of locusts the noise generated was frightening.

d) The locust swarm may be compared to a well-trained army.

2. “Their appearance is like the appearance of horses”

a) The ancient army had a number of elements:

i) There would be the infantry.

ii) There would also be archers.

iii) The most feared was the cavalry.

b) The appearance of horses:

i) This would often cause a chill to be felt.

ii) A strong cavalry would easily defeat numerous foot-soldiers.

3. “And like swift steeds, so they run”

a) The soldiers of the invading army were well-trained.

b) These soldiers could run alongside the horses.

c) They were like the horses in both speed and strength.

4. “Like the noise of a flaming fire that devours the stubble”

a) The noise of a flaming fire can be very loud.

b) The battle noise caused by the invading army was truly frightening.

5. “Like a strong people set in battle array”

a) The invaders were indeed “a strong people”.

b) They had come in battle array to conquer and destroy all who stood in their way.