The prophet, whose writings form part of the sacred canon of Scripture, and are quoted by Peter in his sermon on the day of Pentecost. (See Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:16, etc.) There were several Joels beside the prophet, whose names are recorded in Scripture.
·Joel, son of Samuel, 1 Samuel 8:1-2.
·Joel, son of Josebiah, 1 Chronicles 4:35.
·Joel, son of Jorabiah, 1 Chronicles 7:3.
·Joel, one of David's army, 1 Chronicles 11:38.
·Joel, a Levite, 1 Chronicles 15:7.
·Joel, son of Pedaiah, 1 Chronicles 27:20.