Atomic Bible

Father of the prophet Joel

Pethuel

Named in 1 verse of Joel, first in Joel 1:1.

פְּתוּאֵלPethuel

The name means “mouth of God; persuasion of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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Joel

About Pethuel Written by AI

Pethuel is mentioned in the Bible as the father of the prophet Joel (Joel 1:1). No other information is provided about Pethuel's life, occupation, or lineage. His name means "vision of God" or "sincerity of God," which may suggest that he was a devout man. As the father of a prophet, it is possible that Pethuel played a role in Joel's spiritual upbringing and influenced his son's devotion to God. However, the Bible does not provide any further details about their relationship or Pethuel's life.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Vision of God, the father of Joel the prophet (Joel 1:1).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Joel 1:1

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

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.