Joel
Joel was appointed as the ruler over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead during David's reign.
The name Joel means “he that wills or commands”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 27:20; only referred to as Joel (יוֹאֵל); a son of Pedaiah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יוֹאֵלJoel
Mentions
- …over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;