Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joel, a Levite of the Gershomite clan, was appointed by David to help transport the ark of the covenant.
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Joel is mentioned in 1Ch.15.7 and 1Ch.15.11 as a Levite of the Gershomite clan during the reign of King David. When David decided to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, he gathered the Levites and instructed them to consecrate themselves and carry the ark according to the proper procedures. Joel, along with his fellow Gershomites, was appointed to this sacred task. The Gershomites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for assisting in the transportation and care of the tabernacle and its furnishings. Joel's inclusion in this narrative highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining the proper worship of God and the significance of the ark's journey to Jerusalem.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3100
from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
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