Joel 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 1:1 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 1:1 — KJV
“The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.”
— Joel 1:1 (KJV)
Joel 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Joel
Joel turns a devastating locust plague into a call for national fasting — then pivots to one of Scripture's greatest promises: I will restore the years the locusts have eaten, and afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Peter quoted it at Pentecost as fulfilled.
Cross-References for Joel 1:1
“And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword. grievous: Heb. strong”
Shares key themes with Joel 1:1: word, lord, came
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
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“Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,”
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“And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.”
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“And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:”
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