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JOEL
AUTHOR:
The book of Joel was written by a prophet from Judah named Joel, the son of Pethuel. Aside from this prophecy, he was really just an anonymous fellow.
DATE:
Joel wrote his prophecy sometime during the reign of Joash around 835-796 BC.
CONTEMPORARY PROPHETS:
Elijah and Elisha in Israel around 875-797 BC and Jonah in Nineveh around 785-775 BC.
AUDIENCE:
The book of Joel was directed towards the people in Jerusalem because that was where the temple and priests were located.
REASON:
Joel wrote as a warning of future judgment towards the Judahites in hopes of changing their hearts.
THEME:
The Day of the Lord will bring judgment if they do not repent.
KEY VERSE:
"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you." (2:25 ESV)
SPLIT:
Judgment and Repentance (1:1-2:17), Future Blessings (2:18-3:21)
KEY WORDS/PHRASES:
Day of the Lord, Locusts, Return, Land
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