Joel

Definition

Joel was a prophet who probably lived during the reign of King Joash of Judah. There were also several other men in the Old Testament named Joel.

• The book of Joel is one of twelve short prophetic books in the last section of the Old Testament.
• The only personal information we have about the prophet Joel is that his father’s name was Pethuel.
• In his sermon at Pentecost, the apostle Peter quoted from the book of Joel.

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(See also: Joash, Judah, Pentecost)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 6:33-35
• 1 Samuel 8:1-3
• Acts 2:16
• Ezra 10:43
• Joel 1:2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3100, G24930