Rev 9:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. they ... they-- The subject changes: the first "they" is the locusts; the second is the unsealed. five months-- the ordinary time in the year during which locusts continue their ravages. their torment-- the torment of the sufferers. This fifth verse and cannot refer to an invading army. For an army would kill, and not merely torment.

‏ Revelation of John 9:5

5. they ... they--The subject changes: the first "they" is the locusts; the second is the unsealed.

five months--the ordinary time in the year during which locusts continue their ravages.

their torment--the torment of the sufferers. This fifth verse and Re 9:6 cannot refer to an invading army. For an army would kill, and not merely torment.