Posted on 03/04/2013 9:12:18 AM PST by Red Badger
Israel's Agriculture Ministry set up an emergency hotline and task force
The swarm is estimated to be made up of 30million insects
The infestation has been devastating crops in Egypt ahead of Passover
As swarms of locust devour Egyptian crops, the Middle East is bracing for the destructive bugs to migrate their way ahead of the Passover holiday.
A swarm of an estimated 30million insects has been devastating crops in Egypt, fuelling apocalyptic fears because of the infestations proximity to the Bible story of Passover in which a swarm of locusts, the eighth of ten plagues, is imposed on Egyptians by God for enslaving and abusing ancient Hebrews.
Israels Agriculture Ministry set up an emergency hotline today and urged residents to be vigilant in reporting sightings of the insects to prevent an outbreak.
A special task force has also been set up to help farmers manage infestations.
The locusts pass through the country as part of their normal migration from north east Sudan to Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian Agriculture Ministry said, emphasising that Egypt was just a transfer station for the locusts, which were in larger numbers this year.
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Thanks Red Badger.A swarm of an estimated 30million insects has been devastating crops in Egypt, fuelling apocalyptic fears because of the infestations proximity to the Bible story of Passover in which a swarm of locusts, the eighth of ten plagues, is imposed on Egyptians by God for enslaving and abusing ancient Hebrews.Just adding to the catalog, not sending a general distribution. |
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Look Up.
Your redemption draws nigh.
Let's hope that Israel figures this out, for as you said, The LORD is not being too subtle about this.
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