A Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Joelah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:7.
יוֹעֵאלָהJoelah
The name means “lifting up; profiting; taking away slander.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Joelah Written by AI
Joelah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:7 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul. Along with his brother Zebadiah, Joelah is described as a brave warrior and a leader among the Benjaminites. They were part of a group of skilled archers and slingers who came to support David during this difficult period in his life. The chronicler emphasizes the military prowess and loyalty of these men, noting that they were "brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear" (1 Chronicles 12:8). Joelah's decision to align himself with David demonstrates his faith in David's divine appointment as the future king of Israel, even while Saul was still on the throne.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
A Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:7).
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 12:7
and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.