People of the Bible · Tribe of Issachar

Joel, son of Izrahiah

The name Joel means “he that wills or commands.” Joel is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 7:3.

Family of Joel

Who was Joel?

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Joel

  • 1 Chronicles 7:3

    And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.

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