Old Testament
Book of Joel
A locust plague becomes a picture of the coming day of the LORD. Joel calls the people to return to God with their whole heart and promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all people.
At a glance
Joel key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 3
- Author
- Joel son of Pethuel
- When it was written
- Uncertain; scholars suggest dates between the 9th and 5th centuries BC
- Main theme
- Turn back to God, and the promise of his Spirit
- Key verse
- Joel 2:28
Summary
What is Joel about?
A locust plague becomes a picture of the coming day of the LORD. Joel calls the people to return to God with their whole heart and promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all people.
Key verse
A key verse in Joel
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”
3 chapters
Joel chapters
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Questions
Joel: common questions
Who wrote the book of Joel?
Joel son of Pethuel.
When was Joel written?
Uncertain; scholars suggest dates between the 9th and 5th centuries BC.
What is the book of Joel about?
A locust plague becomes a picture of the coming day of the LORD. Joel calls the people to return to God with their whole heart and promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all people.
How many chapters are in Joel?
Joel has 3 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Joel?
Joel 2:28: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:” (KJV).
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