A Simeonite mentioned in the genealogy of Judah
Joel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:35.
יוֹאֵלJoel
The name means “he that wills or commands.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Simeon
About Joel Written by AI
Joel is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:35 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed among the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The inclusion of Simeonite names within the genealogy of Judah suggests that some members of the tribe of Simeon may have been absorbed into Judah or lived within their territory.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Joel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Jehovah is his God. (1.) The oldest of Samuel’s two sons appointed by him as judges in Beersheba (1 Sam. 8:2). (See VASHNI.) (2.) A descendant of Reuben (1 Chr. 5:4,8). (3.) One of David’s famous warriors (1 Chr. 11:38). (4.) A Levite of the family of Gershom (1 Chr. 15:7, 11). (5.) 1 Chr. 7:3. (6.) 1 Chr. 27:20. (7.) The second of the twelve minor prophets. He was the son of Pethuel. His personal history is only known from his book.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:35
Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah (son of Seraiah, son of Asiel),
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.