Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joel, a Levite of the Kohathite clan, participated in the purification of the temple during King Hezekiah's reign.
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Joel is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as one of the Levites who participated in the purification and restoration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah, a righteous king of Judah, initiated a series of religious reforms, which included cleansing the temple and reinstating proper worship practices. Joel, along with other Levites from the clans of Kohath, Merari, and Gershon, responded to the king's command and took part in the temple purification process. The Kohathites, Joel's clan, were traditionally responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle and temple. Joel's participation in this significant event demonstrates the Levites' commitment to restoring and maintaining the proper worship of God in Judah.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3100
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;
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