One of the Twelve Prophets; of uncertain date but perhaps fourth century, a prophet who preached the Day of Yahweh and the pouring out of Yahweh's spirit on everyone See Chapter 13
Although numerous biblical figures bore this name (meaning "Yahweh is God"), the best known is the son of Pethuel (Joel 1: 1), a prophet of postexilic Judah (perhaps c 350 b c e )