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Joel (prophet)
A minor prophet whose book describes a devastating locust plague and looks ahead to the great Day of the Lord and the outpouring of God's Spirit on all flesh.
Joel saw a locust invasion as a sign of God's judgment and a call to repentance — "rend your hearts and not your garments."
He prophesied that God would "pour out my Spirit on all flesh" — words Peter quoted on Pentecost.
His book pairs sober warning with rich promise of restoration.
Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.