Who was Joel?
Prophet of restoration
Joel was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, the second of the twelve minor prophets. He was the son of Pethuel, and is believed to have lived in the 9th century BC.
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He is best known for his book of prophecy, which is the second of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Joel's prophecy focuses on the coming of the Day of the Lord, a time of judgment and destruction. He also speaks of the restoration of Israel and the outpouring of God's Spirit upon all people.
He calls for repentance and warns of the consequences of sin. Joel is best known for his prophecy of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which is seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He is also known for his call to repentance and his warnings of the consequences of sin.
Joel is not known to have had any siblings or parents mentioned in the Bible. He is believed to have lived in the 9th century BC, and his book of prophecy is the second of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
- Name meaning
- Yahweh is God
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Prophet
- First mention
- 1 Samuel 8:2
- Appearances in the Bible
- 20 mentions
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Who was Joel in the Bible?
Joel was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, the second of the twelve minor prophets. He was the son of Pethuel, and is believed to have lived in the 9th century BC. He is best known for his book of prophecy, which is the second of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Joel's prophecy focuses on the coming of the Day of the Lord, a time of judgment and destruction. He also speaks of the restoration of Israel and the outpouring of God's Spirit upon all people. He calls for repentance and warns of the consequences of sin. Joel is best known for his prophecy of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which is seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He is also known for his call to repentance and his warnings of the consequences of sin. Joel is not known to have had any siblings or parents mentioned in the Bible. He is believed to have lived in the 9th century BC, and his book of prophecy is the second of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
What does the name Joel mean?
The name Joel means “Yahweh is God”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Joel first mentioned in the Bible?
Joel is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 8:2.
How many times is Joel mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 20.
Who were the parents of Joel?
Parents: Pethuel.
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