Joel
Joel is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben as a descendant of Shemaiah.
The name Joel means “he that wills or commands”
MaleTribe of ReubenDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:4; only referred to as Joel (יוֹאֵל); father of Shemaiah.
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- Children
Alternative names
- יוֹאֵלJoel
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Joel without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
- 1 Chronicles 5:5Referred to, not namedMicah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
- 1 Chronicles 5:6Referred to, not named…and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites.