Old Testament · Major figure
Joel
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel and a prophet of Judah.
The name Joel appears throughout the Old Testament, most notably belonging to the prophet who authored the Book of Joel and the son of the prophet Samuel. Other individuals named Joel appear in the genealogies of the tribes of Reuben, Simeon, and Levi, as well as among the returnees from the Babylonian exile. While these men served in various capacities, including priesthood and leadership, the name is most significantly associated with the prophetic call to repentance in the face of divine judgment.
In the text
- Verses
- 16
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 8:2
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 11:9
Where Joel appears
16 verses · 12 chaptersIn the same books
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
- Hashabiah13 versesA Levite leader and official who served in the temple administration during the post-exilic restoration.
- Jeroham7 versesA name shared by several men in the Old Testament, including the father of Elkanah and various priests.
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Meshullam22 versesA common name for several Jewish leaders, priests, and builders serving during the late monarchy and the post-exilic restoration.
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