Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joel was one of the five sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar, known for their bravery.
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Joel is mentioned in 1Ch.7.3 as one of the sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar. He is listed alongside his brothers Michael, Obadiah, Ishiah, and Shimron. The five brothers were described as mighty warriors and heads of their fathers' houses. The chronicler notes that during the reign of King David, their census records showed a total of 22,600 mighty warriors. This information highlights the military strength and leadership within the tribe of Issachar.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3100
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs.
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