Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Joel, the firstborn son of Samuel, served as a judge in Israel but did not walk in his father's ways.
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Also known as second · Vashni
Joel was the firstborn son of the prophet and judge Samuel, as mentioned in 1Sa.8.2. Along with his brother Abijah, Joel was appointed by Samuel to serve as a judge in Israel. However, unlike their father, Joel and Abijah did not walk in the ways of the Lord. They turned aside after dishonest gain, accepted bribes, and perverted justice (1Sa.8.3). This corruption in leadership led the elders of Israel to demand a king to rule over them, ultimately resulting in the anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel (1Sa.8.4-5). The failure of Joel and Abijah to uphold the standards of righteous judgment set by their father had significant consequences for the nation of Israel.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3100
The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.
The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
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