Joel: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · Minor Prophets · Book 29 of 66
- Chapters
- 3
- Verses
- 73
- Words*
- 1,855
- Reading time*
- 8 min
About Joel
Joel uses a devastating locust plague as a warning of the coming "day of the Lord" and calls the people to return to God with all their heart. It includes the promise that God will pour out his Spirit on all people, which is quoted in Acts 2.
Well-known passages: Joel 2:12–13 · Joel 2:28–32
How long does it take to read Joel?
Joel has 3 chapters and 73 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Joel takes about 8 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
Chapters of Joel
The number of verses in each chapter of Joel:
- Joel 120 verses
- Joel 232 verses
- Joel 321 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.