Joel
Joel, the son of Zichri, was a Benjaminite leader in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
The name Joel means “he that wills or commands”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 11:9; only referred to as Joel (יוֹאֵל); a son of Zichri.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יוֹאֵלJoel
Mentions
- Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.