Joel יוֹאֵל
A Gadite chief in Bashan
Who is Joel in the Bible?
Joel was a chief of the Gadites who lived in the territory of Bashan, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:12. He is listed among other Gadite leaders including Shapham, Janai, and Shaphat, who governed the tribe in the region east of the Jordan River. The reference to Joel and his fellow chiefs provides important historical insight into the leadership structure and territorial organization of the tribe of Gad during the Old Testament period.
Biography
Joel is mentioned in 1Ch.5.12 as one of the chiefs of the tribe of Gad who lived in the region of Bashan. He is listed alongside Shapham, the chief, and Janai and Shaphat, who were also in Bashan. The Gadites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they settled in the area east of the Jordan River. The mention of Joel and the other chiefs provides insight into the leadership structure within the tribe of Gad during their time in Bashan.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:12
"Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאֵל | Joel , the name of twelve Israelites |