Joel יוֹאֵל
A Gershonite Levite during David's organization of the Levites
Who is Joel in the Bible?
Joel was a Gershonite Levite who served during King David's reign and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:8 and 26:22. As a descendant of Ladan from the Gershonite clan, Joel belonged to a family of Levites responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle and its furnishings. According to 1 Chronicles 26:22, Joel was also entrusted with managing the treasuries of the Lord's house alongside other sons of Jehieli, overseeing the dedicated gifts and offerings brought to the temple. His prominence in David's reorganization of the Levites demonstrates the significant roles these temple workers held in Israel's religious life and worship practices.
Biography
Joel is mentioned in 1Ch.23.8 and 1Ch.26.22 as a Levite belonging to the Gershonite clan during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 23, David organizes the Levites and assigns them their duties. Joel is listed as one of the sons of Ladan, a descendant of Gershon. The Gershonites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle and its furnishings.
In 1 Chronicles 26, Joel is mentioned again in the context of the gatekeepers and treasurers appointed by David. The sons of Jehieli, including Zetham and Joel, were entrusted with the treasuries of the house of the Lord. This responsibility included managing the dedicated gifts and offerings brought to the temple. Joel's inclusion in these passages highlights the various roles and responsibilities held by the Levites in maintaining the worship and administration of the temple during David's reign.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 23:8
"The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all."
- 1 Chronicles 26:22
"the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאֵל | Joel , the name of twelve Israelites |