Lexical Definition
יוֹעֵאלָה Yôwʻêʼlâh (yo-ay-law') Joelah N:N-M-P
perhaps feminine active participle of יַעַל; furthermore
Joelah.
- § Joelah = "may he avail"
- Joelah, an Israelite
1) son of Jeroham of Gedor and one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹעֵאלָ֧ה | and Joelah | 1Chr.12.7 |
| Ιωηλά | Joelah | LXX.1Chr.12.7 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.7
- son of: Jeroham (יְרֹחָם)
- brother of: Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יוֺעֵאלָה proper name, masculine (perhaps from *יוֺעֵלָה may he avail!) — one of David's heroes 1Chr 12:8* (Baer; v.1Chr 12:7* van d. H).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:7* · 12:8* |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joelah, a Benjaminite warrior, was among those who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from Saul (1Ch.12.7).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.7;
- only referred to as Joelah יוֹעֵאלָה;
- son of Jeroham יְרֹחָם;
- a brother of Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה.
Joelah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:7 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul. Along with his brother Zebadiah, Joelah is described as a brave warrior and a leader among the Benjaminites. They were part of a group of skilled archers and slingers who came to support David during this difficult period in his life. The chronicler emphasizes the military prowess and loyalty of these men, noting that they were "brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear" (1Ch.12.8). Joelah's decision to align himself with David demonstrates his faith in David's divine appointment as the future king of Israel, even while Saul was still on the throne.
All entries for Joelah: יוֹעֵאלָה