Revelation 9:5

Five months; the period of the duration of natural locusts. It here denotes a time appointed and limited by God; according to some, 150 years-a day being taken for a year-which was about the period during which the Saracens extended their conquests, though their empire lasted much longer.

As the torment of a scorpion; compare verse Revelation 9:10. The Saracens were cruel and bigoted conquerors, compelling all to receive their pestilent superstition under the penalty of death or tribute. This seems to be especially the torment of their stings. Wherever they went they left behind them the poison of their false religion.