Joel 1 Commentary

The prophet Joel receives a revelation from God for the people of Judah.

The prophet Joel calls the nation of Judah to give undivided attention to his message because a locust plague will certainly devastate the land.

Joel addresses the drunkards of Judah, urging them to lament the disaster caused by the locust plague.

Joel addresses the worshipers, urging them to lament the disaster caused by the locust plague.

Joel addresses the farmers and the vinedressers, urging them to lament the disaster caused by the locust plague of invaders.

Joel addresses the priests, urging them to lament the disaster caused by the locust plague/invading army.

The prophet uses the recent locust/army invasion to predict the day of the LORD, a time in which God will intervene in the world to judge His adversaries.