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The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. Joel 1 niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible. This is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel. Many books have more than one accepted abbreviation. His writing this book, 330 pages of warmed over nothingness, only suggests a spoiled child, or a narcissistic personality, rather than an emerging talent with a burning desire to write. The book of joel describes the day of the lord through locust swarms, war scenes, and powerful imagery in order for readers to comprehend its magnitude. This is the day in which god reveals his attributes of wrath, power, and holiness, and it is a terrifying day to his enemies. Most modern students of the bible believe the locusts were real insects that destroyed the crops, leaving the people hungry. It is hard to know when the book joel was written since the events told about may have happened many times.

Joel niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible gateway. Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they. Joel 1 esv the word of the lord that came to joel, bible gateway. The locust plague in judah the word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. The book of joel is without the customary dating formula used by the prophets hos.

Joel or the book of joel is a biblical work included in the hebrew bible tanakh. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Peter says, but this is and he means this represents what was spoken by the prophet joel. The word of the lord that came to joel son of pethuel. From this book, we can see that he was acquainted with the land, the farming and the.

After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. And in joel both judgment and salvation are worldwide in nature. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors. Yuil was a prophet of ancient israel, the second of the twelve minor prophets and according to the book itself the author of the book of joel. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joels life. Joel 3 niv the nations judged in those days bible gateway the nations judged in those days and at that time, when i restore the fortunes of judah and jerusalem, i will gather all nations and bring them down to the valley of jehoshaphat. The holy bible book 29 joel kjv dramatized audio youtube. Book of joel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joels prophecy has much to say to the global church today.

Joel bible book with full chapters king james version. Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation. You can follow the abbreviation with a chapter andor verse reference specified e. He is mentioned by name only once in the hebrew bible, in the introduction to that book, as the son of pethuel. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future.

Bibles for study, worship, outreach, reading, journaling, and devotion. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. Mourning over the locust plaguehear this, you leaders of the people. Shop our wide selection of bibles in translations including kjv, niv, nkjv, esv, and more. Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation. The book of joel niv audio holy bible high quality and. Book of joel of the old testatment your bible quotes. The nlt filament bible combines a beautifully printed compact bible presented in a single column text format with the informationrich capability of the filament app. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. This summary of the book of joel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of joel.

Joel lies between hosea and amos, a placement that shows clearly that the order of the twelve prophets is not chronological. Joel 1 nkjv the locust plague in judah the word bible gateway. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. Chapters 12 refer to a plague of locusts which ravaged judah at the time. The first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son of pethuel as author. What the cutting locust left, the swarming locust has eaten. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. Joel 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god.

Joel does not give a reason for the plague of locusts as other prophets do. Its produced by museum of the bible and is heard on bible gateway and more than 800 radio outlets. Joel is a seminal book for an understanding of the prophetic message. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. Has anything like this ever happened in your daysor in the days of. Joel 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to joel. Joel is so prophetic that a spritual famine is coming of a 2000 yr duration,not a famine of bread but of hearing the words of our lord. Kjv bible verses from joel offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. Experience the very best of dietrich bonhoeffers writing. Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. Joel was a prophet in the southern kingdom of judah during the period of the divided kingdom 930722 bc.

The book is a oneminute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bibleone of the bestselling books of all time. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. Joel also figures large in the new testament, with some 28 references. He is mentioned by name only once in the hebrew bible. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. It forms a part of the minor prophets section of the neviim. This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of joel is apocalyptic in nature, referring to the day of the lord. The land laid waste hear this, you elders, and give ear. What the locust swarm has left the great locusts have.

Search with bible book abbreviations bible gateway. The book of joel from the holy bible new international version niv book 29 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. Indirect references throughout the book have been claimed in support of dates that have differed from each other by as much as half a millennium. The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. The book of joel is part of the jewish tanakh, and also the old testament of the christian bible. Holy bible, new living translation 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by tyndale. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. Joel 1 nlt the lord gave this message to joel son bible gateway. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers.

This was made to assess how well you know the book. Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers. Joel is describing how all the trees of the field were destroyed by. Joel 1 niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible gateway. From this book, we can see that he was acquainted with the land, the farming and the geography. The word of the lord that came to joel, bible gateway.

Why do you think god may have brought about this plague. In pharoahs dream he saw 14 kine coming out of the river which was prophetic of a 14 yr famine are not the 2ooo swine that jesus sent into the river prophetic of a 2k yr spritual famine coming. I will go to joel soonto give this prophecy from the context of peter in the book of acts. Joel 1 kjv the word of the lord that came to joel bible gateway. The book of joel also makes ample mention of priests, temple rituals, and nations, such as phoenicia, philistia, egypt, and edom, that were prominent in the late ninth century bc. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Indeed, in light of gods justice and holiness, it would be wrong of god not to judge. Most modern students of the bible believe the locusts were real insects that destroyed the.

That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. Oct 10, 2015 the book of joel from the holy bible new international version niv book 29 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Joel describes a plague of locusts in palestine it is hard to know when the book joel was written since the events told about may have happened many times. Joel 2 niv an army of locusts blow the trumpet bible gateway. We know nothing else about him other than the name of his father. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of joel in the bible king james version. The word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Indeed, in joel we find the message of the whole bible in a nutshell. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Joel 1, new international version niv the bible app.

The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The book of joel is a short book, consisting of only 3 or 4 chapters, based on how the book is divided. My suggestion to him is to read at least 2,000 great novels i doubt he reads very much before he even thinks of starting another serious writing project. Indirect references throughout the book have been claimed in support of dates that have differed from each other by as much as half a. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc. Book of joel encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. Joel issues a call to mourn to all the people, farmers, and priests.

On bible gateway, you can enter book abbreviations into the search bar to save time when you search. Judgment is global in the sense that, throughout joel, judgment will come upon israel joel 1. The word of the lord that came to joel, the son of pethuel. That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten. All of this points to a date of approximately 835 bc or soon after, making joel one of the earliest writing prophets, as well as a contemporary of the prophet elisha. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime.