4: John was clothed very similarly to Elijah. His clothing and living in the wilderness upon the fare of the wild both parallel the ministry of Elijah. It is best to understand locusts as literally being locusts, several types of which might be eaten even by one keeping the law of Moses.
5: John was exactly the kind of prophet that the Jews expected. Many of them were quick to go out and see him.
Personal Journal Entry #12108
Prayer Journal Entry #12108
Daily Bible Reading: 1 Kings 8:1-9:28
Praise Journal Entry #12068: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your mercy in spite of our failures. Your order for our lives is such a blessing to us, and yet we resist it so often. Father, may we always embrace Your will, walk in Your way, and learn Your plan. You truly know what is best for us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.