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Joel
Joel in the Bible — firstborn of Samuel (1SA 8:2, 1CH 6:28, 1CH 6:33). Joel belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “he that wills or commands”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Joelproper name
- Hebrew
- יוֹאֵ֔ל
- Transliteration
- yoel
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is G-d [El]
- Greek
- Ιωηλ
- Reference
- 1SA 8:2
- Strong's
- H3100
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joel in the Bible?
Joel is described in the Bible as firstborn of Samuel (1SA 8:2, 1CH 6:28, 1CH 6:33). Joel belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Joel mean?
The name Joel means “he that wills or commands” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.