Joel 1:3 net — Tell your children about it, have your children tell their children, and their children the following generation.

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"Tell your children about it, have your children tell their children, and their children the following generation."

— Joel 1:3, NET Bible

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Joel 1 — Context

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¶ Introduction This is the LORD’s message that came to Joel the son of Pethuel:

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A Locust Plague Foreshadows the Day of the Lord Listen to this, you elders; pay attention, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your whole life or in the lifetime of your ancestors?

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Tell your children about it, have your children tell their children, and their children the following generation.

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What the gazam-locust left the‘arbeh-locust consumed, what the‘arbeh-locust left the yeleq-locust consumed, and what the yeleq-locust left the hasil-locust consumed!

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Wake up, you drunkards, and weep! Wail, all you wine drinkers, because the sweet wine has been taken away from you.

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For a nation has invaded my land, mighty and without number. Their teeth are lion’s teeth; they have the fangs of a lioness.

Joel 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joel 1:3 say?
Joel 1:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Tell your children about it, have your children tell their children, and their children the following generation.”
Where is Joel 1:3 in the Bible?
Joel 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joel, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote Joel?
Joel is traditionally attributed to Joel son of Pethuel. It was written c. 835–796 BC (date uncertain).
What is the book of Joel about?
Joel uses a present catastrophe — a locust plague — to point to a greater "day of the LORD" still to come, both terrible and hopeful. The book promises that God will pour out his Spirit on all flesh, a prophecy Peter quotes at Pentecost.
What are the major themes of Joel?
Joel explores themes including Day of the LORD, Repentance, Outpouring of the Spirit, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joel 1:3.
What translation should I read Joel 1:3 in?
Joel 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joel 1:3?
Joel 1:3 reads (NET): “Tell your children about it, have your children tell their children, and their children the following generation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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