: Joel. The Scripture states simply that the word of the LORD came to Joel, son of Pethuel. The name Joel means “Jehovah is God.” Unlike many prophetic books, no other biographical details are given; yet it is clear that Joel was a prophet of Judah. : Approximately 830 B.C., although scholars vary widely in their views. Possibly no other book in the Bible has such a wide range of dates assigned to it. There is no mention of specific kings or other historical details
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