Joel
Prophet and author of the book.
Joel is the prophet who delivers God's message of warning and calls for repentance in the face of a devastating locust plague.
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Key Figures — Joel 1
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The Elders
Leaders of the community called to witness and respond to the calamity.
The elders are addressed by Joel to take heed of the unprecedented disaster and to lead the people in lamentation and repentance.
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