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Joel

Joel, the son of Pethuel, was a prophet of Judah who delivered a message of judgment and hope.

The name Joel means “he that wills or commands”

MaleProphetDivided Monarchy eraOld & New Testaments2 books5 verses

Summary

A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Joel 1:1; referred to as Joel (יוֹאֵל) or Joel (Ἰωήλ); a son of Pethuel.

Events

Dates are approximate

Glossary entries

Joel (Person)

Family members

Father

Pethuel

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 3 verses that refer to Joel without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Joel 1:1
    This is the word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel:
  2. Joel 1:13Referred to, not named
    Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God, because the grain and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God.
  3. Joel 1:16Referred to, not named
    Has not the food been cut off before our very eyes—joy and gladness from the house of our God?
  4. Joel 1:19Referred to, not named
    To You, O LORD, I call, for fire has consumed the open pastures and flames have scorched all the trees of the field.
  5. Acts 2:16
    No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: