Book of Joel
joel is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
3
Chapters
73
Verses
27
Cross-Refs
18
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Joel
- Date Written
- c. 835-796 BC
- Category
- Minor Prophets
- Chapters
- 3
- Verses
- 73
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “he that wills or commands”
About the Book of Joel
Joel presents a striking transformation of a catastrophic locust invasion into a prophetic framework for grasping the Day of the LORD—a day marked by judgment for the disobedient and blessing for those who repent. The book begins by detailing an unprecedented agricultural disaster that devastates the land, leaving vineyards ruined and disrupting temple worship. However, this immediate calamity serves as a backdrop for unveiling God's sovereign purposes throughout history. Joel's remarkable insight is his ability to interpret a natural calamity through a theological lens, demonstrating how current judgments anticipate cosmic realities and how sincere repentance at a local level reflects the global response God desires.
Read the full Joel study guide →Famous Verses
“I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh.”
Joel 2:28
“Rend your heart, and not your garments.”
Joel 2:13
“Whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered.”
Joel 2:32
Topical Index
18 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
1. Son of Samuel
Called VASHNI
2. A Simeonite
3. A Reubenite
4. A Gadite
5. A Kohathite Levite
6. Descendant of Issachar
7. One of David's valiant
Called "IGAL, son of Nathan"
8. Name of two Gershonites
9. Prince of Manasseh
10. A Kohathite who assisted in the cleansing of the temple
11. One of Nebo's family
12. Son of Zichri
13. One of the twelve minor prophets, probably lived in the days of Uzziah
Declares the terribleness of God's judgments
Denounces judgments against the enemies of God
Sets forth the blessings of the church
Key Verses
1 Samuel 8:2
1. Son of Samuel
1 Chronicles 6:28
Called VASHNI
1 Chronicles 4:35
2. A Simeonite
1 Chronicles 5:4,8
3. A Reubenite
1 Chronicles 5:12
4. A Gadite
1 Chronicles 6:36
5. A Kohathite Levite
1 Chronicles 7:3
6. Descendant of Issachar
1 Chronicles 11:38
7. One of David's valiant
2 Samuel 23:36
Called "IGAL, son of Nathan"
1 Chronicles 15:7,11
8. Name of two Gershonites