Joel

About Joel Written by AI

Joel is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12 as one of the Levites who participated in the purification and restoration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah, a righteous king of Judah, initiated a series of religious reforms, which included cleansing the temple and reinstating proper worship practices. Joel, along with other Levites from the clans of Kohath, Merari, and Gershon, responded to the king's command and took part in the temple purification process. The Kohathites, Joel's clan, were traditionally responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle and temple. Joel's participation in this significant event demonstrates the Levites' commitment to restoring and maintaining the proper worship of God in Judah.

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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.