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Pethuel, the father of the prophet Joel, as mentioned in Joel.1.1.
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Pethuel is mentioned in the Bible as the father of the prophet Joel (Jol.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.
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Vision of God, the father of Joel the prophet (Joel 1:1).
(vision of God), the father of the prophet Joel. (Joel 1:1) (B.C. before 800.)
mouth of God; persuasion of God
PETHU'EL (vision of God), or perhaps METHU'EL(peace of God), the father of the prophet Joel. Joel 1:1.
PETHU'EL (vision of God), or perhaps METHU'EL(peace of God), the father of the prophet Joel. Joel 1:1.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6602
This is the word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel:
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