Palmer-worm

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(Heb. gazam). The English word may denote either a caterpillar (as rendered by the LXX.), which wanders like a palmer or pilgrim, or which travels like pilgrims in bands (Joel 1:4; 2:25), the wingless locusts, or the migratory locust in its larva state.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Palmer-Worm

pam'-er-wurm (gazam; Septuagint kampe (Amos 4:9; Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25)): "Palmer-worm" means "caterpillar," but the insect meant is probably a kind of locust.

See INSECTS; LOCUST.

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