Joel

About Joel Written by AI

Joel is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 11:38 as one of the mighty men who served under King David. He is described as the brother of Nathan, another of David's mighty warriors. The mighty men were a group of elite soldiers known for their exceptional bravery, skill, and loyalty to the king. They played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The inclusion of Joel in this list indicates his prowess as a warrior and his dedication to serving King David. However, no further details are provided about his specific accomplishments or the nature of his relationship with his brother Nathan.

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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.