People of Joel

Judah, Son of Jacob

Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ

The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.

Israel

Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes

The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.

Joel, Son of Pethuel

Prophet who predicted the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Day of the LORD

Joel was a prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose message focused on the 'Day of the LORD' and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Pethuel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Javan

Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations

Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.

Sheba, Grandson of Cush

Patriarch of the Sabean people and son of Raamah within the Hamitic line

A patriarch and descendant of Ham who founded a wealthy merchant nation known for trade and stature in the ancient Near East.