In this prophecy, I. The desolations made by hosts of noxious insects is described. II. The people are hereupon called to repentance. III. Promises are made of the return of mercy upon their repentance, and promises of the pouring out of the Spirit in the latter days. IV. The cause of God's people is pleaded against their enemies, whom God would in due time reckon with; and glorious things are spoken of the gospel - Jerusalem and of the prosperity and perpetuity of it.