Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Joel

Jehovah is his God.

1. The oldest of Samuel's two sons appointed by him as judges in Beersheba (1 Sam. 8:2). (See Vashni (n/a))
2. A descendant of Reuben (1 Chr. 5:4, 8).
3. One of David's famous warriors (1 Chr. 11:38).
4. A Levite of the family of Gershom (1 Chr. 15:7, 11).
5. 1 Chr. 7:3.
6. 1 Chr. 27:20.
7. The second of the twelve minor prophets. He was the son of Pethuel. His personal history is only known from his book.