Joel 2:10
Before them the earth quakes;
What it says
Before them earth and heaven tremble, while sun, moon, and stars are darkened.
What it is doing
This verse casts the invasion in cosmic terms.
In context
1Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; 2a day of darkness and gloom, 3Before them a fire devours, 4Their appearance is like that of horses, 5With a sound like that of chariots 6Nations writhe in horror before them; 7They charge like mighty men; 8They do not jostle one another; 9They storm the city; 10Before them the earth quakes; 11The LORD raises His voice