Pethuel

Pethuel, the father of the prophet Joel, as mentioned in Joel 1:1.

The name Pethuel means “mouth of God; persuasion of God”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Joel 1:1; only referred to as Pethuel (פְּתוּאֵל); father of Joel.

Glossary entries

Family members

Children: Joel

Alternative names

פְּתוּאֵלPethuel

Mentions

Joel 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel: