Blasting

☩Covenant Curse

Blasting and mildew were among the curses that would come upon Israel if they disobeyed God's commands.[1] The effect is produced upon grain or plants by the hot east winds from the Arabian desert, which usually blow for two or three days; if they come in spring near ripening time, grain is turned yellow and does not mature.[1] Solomon prayed that when such calamities came and the people repented, God would hear and forgive.