Who was Joel?

Prophet of restoration

The story of Joel

Joel - Prophet
Joel - Prophet
Prophet

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.

Name meaning

Yahweh is God.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

1 Samuel 8:2

Appearances in the Bible

21 mentions

Family

Relatives of Joel

Joel in the Bible

Explore all 16 chapters where Joel appears

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 2

The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Peter preaches to a large crowd, and many are saved and baptized.

Read Chapter

1 Samuel

Chapter 8

The People Demand a King

The people of Israel demand a king, even though God has been their king through the judges and prophets. Samuel warns th...

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 11

David Anointed King, Conquests, and Mighty Men

David becomes king over all Israel, establishing his reign in Jerusalem.

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 15

Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 23

Levites and Their Duties

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

Read Chapter

1 Chronicles

Chapter 27

Leaders of Military Divisions and Civil Administrations

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

Read Chapter

2 Chronicles

Chapter 29

Hezekiah's Cleansing and Restoration

Hezekiah's reign marked by a fervent commitment to restoring worship, cleansing the temple, and renewing the covenant, ...

Read Chapter

Ezra

Chapter 10

Repentance and Renewal

The repentance and renewal of the exiles, including the removal of foreign wives and the celebration of the feast of the...

Read Chapter

Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

Read Chapter

Joel

Chapter 1

A Plague of Locusts

Joel describes a plague of locusts that has devastated the land, and calls on the people to repent and turn back to God.

Read Chapter

Showing all 16 chapter appearances