Joel was probably a resident in Judah, as his commission was to that people. He makes frequent mention of Judah and Jerusalem ( 1:14 ; 1 Chronicles 2:1 1 Chronicles 2:15 1 Chronicles 2:32 ; 1 Chronicles 3:1 1 Chronicles 3:12 1 Chronicles 3:17 1 Chronicles 3:20 1 Chronicles 3:21 ).
He probably flourished in the reign of Uzziah (about B.C. 800), and was contemporary with Amos and Isaiah.
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