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*835-796BC During the time when Joash was too young to govern and Jehoiada did so in his place (2 Kings 11; 2 Chron. 23-24). | *835-796BC During the time when Joash was too young to govern and Jehoiada did so in his place (2 Kings 11; 2 Chron. 23-24). | ||
| − | *About 775-725BC Roughly contemporary with [[ | + | *About 775-725BC Roughly contemporary with [[Hosea]] and [[Amos]]. |
| − | *About 500BC Roughly contemporary with [[ | + | *About 500BC Roughly contemporary with [[Zechariah]]. |
[[Category:Prophets]] | [[Category:Prophets]] | ||
[[Category:Old Testament]] | [[Category:Old Testament]] | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 5 September 2006
Joel (יואל) was the second of the twelve minor prophets and the author of the Book of Joel. He was the son of Pethuel.
The Prophet
Joel was probably a resident in Judah, as his commission was to that people. He makes frequent mention of Judah and Jerusalem (1:14; 2:1, 15, 32; 3:1, 12, 17, 20, 21). The name Joel was common in Israel and means "the Lord is God".
Historical Context
Scholars debate the date of Joel with three main schools:
- 835-796BC During the time when Joash was too young to govern and Jehoiada did so in his place (2 Kings 11; 2 Chron. 23-24).
- About 500BC Roughly contemporary with Zechariah.
