Pethuel פְּתוּאֵל

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Father of the prophet Joel

Biography

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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Named Hebrew פְּתוּאֵל H6602
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Pethuel

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

a noun, usually as representing the Hebrew she'elah (Ps 20:5, mish'alah), from the common verb [~sha'al, "to ask." The nou