Bible Dictionary
Joel, Book of
The Book of Joel calls Judah to repentance during a devastating locust plague and promises restoration. It also announces the outpouring of God’s Spirit and future judgment, a prophecy applied by Peter at Pentecost.
Biblical Usage
Joel calls the people to return to God and assures them of his readiness to forgive. Its Messianic prophecy is quoted by Peter, and its final section presents portents and judgment. The book repeatedly refers to Judah and Jerusalem.
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