Bible Dictionary
Pethuel
Pethuel was the father of Joel the prophet.
Definition
Pethuel, whose name is associated with the vision or opening of God, was the father of Joel the prophet.
Biblical Usage
Pethuel is named in the opening of the prophecy of Joel as the prophet’s father.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Vision of God, the father of Joel the prophet (Joel 1:1).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(vision of God), the father of the prophet Joel. (Joel 1:1) (B.C. before 800.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pe-thu'-el (pethu'el, "God's opening"): Father of Joe the prophet (Joe 1:1).</p>