Joel יוֹאֵל
A Kohathite Levite during Hezekiah's temple restoration
Who is Joel in the Bible?
Joel was a Kohathite Levite who served during King Hezekiah's religious reforms in Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 29:12. He participated in the purification and restoration of the temple, responding to Hezekiah's command to cleanse the sanctuary and reinstate proper worship practices. The Kohathites, Joel's clan, held the important responsibility of caring for and transporting the most sacred items in the temple, making their work essential to Israel's religious life. Joel's involvement in this restoration effort demonstrates the Levites' commitment to renewing the worship of God during a pivotal period of spiritual renewal in Judah.
Biography
Joel is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as one of the Levites who participated in the purification and restoration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah, a righteous king of Judah, initiated a series of religious reforms, which included cleansing the temple and reinstating proper worship practices. Joel, along with other Levites from the clans of Kohath, Merari, and Gershon, responded to the king's command and took part in the temple purification process. The Kohathites, Joel's clan, were traditionally responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle and temple. Joel's participation in this significant event demonstrates the Levites' commitment to restoring and maintaining the proper worship of God in Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאֵל | Joel , the name of twelve Israelites |