The Holy Bible - Joel
The Book of Joel warns Israel about a locust plague and calls for repentance. Written around the 9th century BC, it uses the disaster to point to a greater day of judgement from God.
Christianity
Joel was a prophet who called the people of Judah to repent. He described a devastating plague of locusts as a sign of God's judgement. The Book of Joel also speaks of God pouring out his Spirit on all people.