Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joel was a chief of the Gadites who lived in the territory of Bashan.
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Joel is mentioned in 1Ch.5.12 as one of the chiefs of the tribe of Gad who lived in the region of Bashan. He is listed alongside Shapham, the chief, and Janai and Shaphat, who were also in Bashan. The Gadites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they settled in the area east of the Jordan River. The mention of Joel and the other chiefs provides insight into the leadership structure within the tribe of Gad during their time in Bashan.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3100
Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.
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