Joel 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 1:4 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 1:4 — KJV
“That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. That which the palmerworm...: Heb. The residue of the palmerworm”
— Joel 1:4 (KJV)
Joel 1:4 in Context — About the Book of Joel
Joel turns a devastating locust plague into a call for national fasting — then pivots to one of Scripture's greatest promises: I will restore the years the locusts have eaten, and afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Peter quoted it at Pentecost as fulfilled.
Cross-References for Joel 1:4
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:4: palmerworm, hath, locust
“And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. trembled...: Heb. trembled with a great trembling greatly taken: Heb. hunted”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:4: hath, eaten, heb
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail hath left.”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:4: hath, left, locust
“And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it. eaten...: Heb. made it common”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:4: hath, eaten, heb
“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. left...: Heb. caused to cease unto thee kinsman: or, redeemer”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:4: hath, left, heb
Pray Joel 1:4
Generate a Prayer from Joel 1:4
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse