Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of memory and worship as 1 Chronicles unfolds its message.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 5:11-13.
Glossary
- Joel Person
- 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. ) (2. ) A descendant of Reuben ( 1 Chr. 5:4 , 8). (3. ) One of David’s famous warriors.
- Bashan Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Saham al Jawlan.
- Shaphat Tribe
- Judge. (1. ) One of the spies. He represented the tribe of Simeon ( Num. 13:5 ). (2. ) The father of Elisha ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ). (3. ) One of David’s chief herdsmen ( 1 Chr. 27:29 ).