Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Like the noise of chariots—referring to the loud sound caused by their wings in motion, or else the movement of their hind legs.
on the tops of mountains—MAURER connects this with "they," that is, the locusts, which first occupy the higher places, and thence descend to the lower places. It may refer (as in English Version) to "chariots," which make most noise in crossing over rugged heights.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Joel 2:5:
Ecclesiastes 7:6
Joel 1:15
Revelation 9:9
Revelation 9:12
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