A son of Izrahiah from the tribe of Issachar
Joel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:3.
יוֹאֵלJoel
The name means “he that wills or commands.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Izrahiah
- People
- Tribe of Issachar
About Joel Written by AI
Joel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:3 as one of the sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar. He is listed alongside his brothers Michael, Obadiah, Ishiah, and Shimron. The five brothers were described as mighty warriors and heads of their fathers' houses. The chronicler notes that during the reign of King David, their census records showed a total of 22,600 mighty warriors. This information highlights the military strength and leadership within the tribe of Issachar.
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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 7:3
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.