Joel 2:2-11 describes the same locust army that Joel 2:25 promises to restore — the destruction and restoration are linked.

Joel 1:4-7 details the locust plagues that Joel 2:25 says God will restore — direct continuity within the book.

Joel 1:6 describes the locusts as a strong, numberless nation, directly linking to Joel 2:25's 'great army'.

2 Chronicles 7:13 shows God commanding locusts as a judgment, providing background for Joel's locust army as divine discipline.

Psalm 78:46 recalls God giving Egypt's crops to locusts, echoing Joel's theme of locusts as God's instrument.

Psalm 105:34 describes locusts coming at God's command, emphasizing divine control over Joel's locust plague.

Revelation 9:3 depicts locusts from the abyss as judgment — a direct apocalyptic echo of Joel's locust army.

Deuteronomy 28:38 warns locusts will consume crops if Israel disobeys — a judgment curse that Joel 2:25 promises to undo.

Amos 4:9 describes the same locust plague as divine judgment — God struck crops with locusts, but Israel did not return.

1 Kings 8:37 lists locusts among judgments in Solomon's prayer — a similar recognition of locusts as divine punishment.

Amos 7:1 shows a vision of locusts forming as a judgment — similar imagery of locusts as God's instrument.

Nahum 3:15 uses locusts as a simile for devouring armies — Joel's locusts are also compared to an invading army.