Bible Dictionary

Pethuel

The name Pethuel means “mouth of God; persuasion of God”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Vision of God, the father of Joel the prophet (Joel 1:1).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(vision of God), the father of the prophet Joel. (Joel 1:1) (B.C. before 800.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

pe-thu'-el (pethu'el, "God's opening"): Father of Joe the prophet (Joe 1:1).