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:
Joel 2:28 KJV
About the Book of Joel
Joel begins with a devastating locust plague that strips the land, which he treats as a warning of a coming 'day of the Lord'. He urges priests and people to fast, tear their hearts rather than their clothes, and turn back to God. The mood then changes: God promises to restore what the locusts ate and to pour out his Spirit on all kinds of people, not only prophets. The final chapter pictures judgment on the nations and blessing on Jerusalem. Peter quotes Joel's Spirit prophecy at Pentecost.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 3
- Verses: 73
Who Wrote Joel, and When?
Author: Joel son of Pethuel.
When it was written: Date uncertain; proposals range from the 9th to the 4th century BC.
Main Themes in Joel
- Repentance
- The day of the Lord
- The Spirit poured out
A Key Verse: 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:
The promise that God's Spirit will be given to sons, daughters, old and young is the passage Peter cites in Acts 2.
Reading Tip
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Joel?
Joel has 3 chapters and 73 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Joel?
Author: Joel son of Pethuel. When it was written: Date uncertain; proposals range from the 9th to the 4th century BC.
What is Joel about?
Joel begins with a devastating locust plague that strips the land, which he treats as a warning of a coming 'day of the Lord'. He urges priests and people to fast, tear their hearts rather than their clothes, and turn back to God. The mood then changes: God promises to restore what the locusts ate and to pour out his Spirit on all kinds of people, not only prophets. The final chapter pictures judgment on the nations and blessing on Jerusalem. Peter quotes Joel's Spirit prophecy at Pentecost.
Can I get a random verse from only Joel?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Joel only. Every one of its 73 verses has an equal chance.