Joel

About Joel Written by AI

Joel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:8 and 1 Chronicles 26:22 as a Levite belonging to the Gershonite clan during the reign of King David. In 1Chronicles 23, David organizes the Levites and assigns them their duties. Joel is listed as one of the sons of Ladan, a descendant of Gershon. The Gershonites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle and its furnishings. In 1Chronicles 26, Joel is mentioned again in the context of the gatekeepers and treasurers appointed by David. The sons of Jehieli, including Zetham and Joel, were entrusted with the treasuries of the house of the Lord. This responsibility included managing the dedicated gifts and offerings brought to the temple. Joel's inclusion in these passages highlights the various roles and responsibilities held by the Levites in maintaining the worship and administration of the temple during David's reign.

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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.