Joel

About Joel Written by AI

Joel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:7 and 1 Chronicles 15:11 as a Levite of the Gershomite clan during the reign of King David. When David decided to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, he gathered the Levites and instructed them to consecrate themselves and carry the ark according to the proper procedures. Joel, along with his fellow Gershomites, was appointed to this sacred task. The Gershomites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for assisting in the transportation and care of the tabernacle and its furnishings. Joel's inclusion in this narrative highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining the proper worship of God and the significance of the ark's journey to Jerusalem.

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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.