Joel 1:7 Nkjv,nlt

The book of the prophet Joel begins by informing the reader that the word of Yahweh came to Joel, the son of Pethuel (Joel 1:1). The name “Joel” means “Yahweh is God.” Nothing is known about the pr……

The background of Joel’s prophecy was an invasion of locusts which devastated the land. In addition to the devastation caused by the locust, the nation also faced a severe drought that lasted sever……