The word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel. An Invasion of Locusts - Hear this, you elders; listen, all who live in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of …

Joel[a] is a Biblical prophet, the second of the Twelve Minor Prophets, and, according to itself, the author of the Book of Joel, which is set in the early Assyrian period.

Jul 12, 2023 · What we ultimately know about Joel, who he was, and when he ministered, are probably less important than his actual ministry and message. According to Macarthur, “the message of Joel is …

Joel warns of a devastating locust plague symbolizing God's judgment, urging repentance and return to God. It promises restoration and blessings for those who turn back. Joel prophesies the outpouring …

Jun 11, 2025 · Joel symbolically describes the locusts as a marching human army and views all of this as divine judgment coming against the nation for her sins. The book is highlighted by two major …

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Joel chapter 1 KJV (King James Version) Commentary for Joel 1 From the desolations about to come upon the land of Judah, by the ravages of locusts and other insects, the prophet Joel exhorts the …

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Jan 3, 2025 · The book of Joel is a prophetic work highlighting vivid imagery and a dual emphasis on judgment and restoration. It calls for repentance amidst divine judgment, illustrated by the locust …

David Guzik commentary on Joel 1, where the prophet to ancient Judah described how God would bring Judah low through drought and plagues.