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Proverbs 30:27

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 30:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The locusts have no king, Yet go they forth all of them by bands;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The locusts have no king, Yet go they forth all of them by bands;
Proverbs 30:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 30

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise:
25The ants are a people not strong, Yet they provide their food in the summer;
26The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks;
27The locusts have no king, Yet go they forth all of them by bands;
28The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings` palaces.
29There are three things which are stately in their march, Yea, four which are stately in going:
30The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, And turneth not away for any;
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Compare Joel 2:7-8; the most striking fact in the flight of the locust-swarms was their apparent order and discipline, sweeping over the land like the invasion of a great army. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Bands - Several companies, in exact order. Proverbs 30:28”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The locusts: Exo 10:4-6, Exo 10:13-15; Psa 105:34; Joe 1:4, Joe 1:6, Joe 1:7, Joe 2:7-11, Joe 2:25; Rev 9:3-11 by bands: Heb. gathered together Proverbs 30:30”
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