Joel יוֹאֵל
Father of Shema living in Reubenite lands
Who is Joel in the Bible?
Joel was a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Reuben, appearing in 1 Chronicles 5:8. He is identified as the father of Shema, who lived in the territories of Reuben and the neighboring region of Gad. Joel appears within the broader genealogical record of the Reubenites (1 Chronicles 5:3-10), which traces the lineage and settlement patterns of one of Israel's twelve tribes. While Joel himself is not described in detail, his mention in these genealogies establishes his place in Israel's tribal history and demonstrates the familial connections that defined the Reubenite community during the biblical period.
Biography
Joel is mentioned in 1Ch.5.8 among Reubenite genealogies (1Chr 5.3-10). His son Shema lived in and area that stretched from Reuben into neighbouring Gad..
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:8
"and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאֵל | Joel , the name of twelve Israelites |