Bible Dictionary
Joelah
Joelah was a Benjamite or possibly Judean warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Definition
Joelah was a warrior who joined David at Ziklag. He was the son of Jerohoam of Gedor and is identified as a Benjamite, though a Judean identification has also been suggested.
Biblical Usage
Joelah appears among David’s recruits at Ziklag.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “Jehovah helps,” or possibly “may he avail.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:7).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Jehovah helps), son of Jerohoam of Gedor. (1 Chronicles 12:7)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo-e'-la (yo`e'lah, perhaps = yo`elah, "may he avail!"): One of David's recruits at Ziklag (1Ch 12:7 (Hebrew 8)); a Benjamite or perhaps a Judean (see Curtis, Chronicles, 195 f).</p>