Joed is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. His name appears in the context of the post-exilic period, a time when the Israelites were returning from Babylonian captivity and re-establishing their communities in the land of Israel.

Biblical Reference:
Joed is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:12, which states: "The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its towns), Beriah, and Shema (who were heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove out the inhabitants of Gath), Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, Michael, Ishpah, Joha, the sons of Beriah; Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi, Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel, Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimei; Ishpan, Eber, Eliel, Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, Iphdeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah, Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. These were the heads of the families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem."

Genealogical Context:
Joed is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin held a significant position in Israel's history, being the tribe of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and later, the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the continuity of the Israelite community and their rightful inheritance of the land, emphasizing the restoration of the people after the Babylonian exile.

Historical and Theological Significance:
The mention of Joed, though brief, contributes to the larger narrative of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. The genealogies in Chronicles highlight the preservation of the tribes and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Each name, including Joed's, represents a link in the chain of God's redemptive history, underscoring the importance of family and tribal identity in the unfolding of God's plan for Israel.

Cultural and Religious Context:
In the ancient Near Eastern context, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and social status. For the Israelites, these records were not merely historical but also theological, affirming their identity as God's chosen people. The chronicler's inclusion of Joed and others in these lists serves to remind the post-exilic community of their heritage and the divine promises that remained intact despite their past disobedience and exile.

Joed's mention, though limited to a genealogical record, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the tribe of Benjamin and the broader narrative of Israel's restoration and hope in God's unchanging promises.Joed

witnessing; robbing; passing over

Joed

(for whom Jehovah is witness), a Benjamite, the son of Pedaiah. (Nehemiah 11:7)

JOED

jo'-ed (yo`edh, "Yahweh is witness"): A "son" of Benjamin (Nehemiah 11:7), wanting in 1 Chronicles 9:7.

3133. Yoed -- "the LORD is a witness," a Benjamite
... 3132, 3133. Yoed. 3134 . "the LORD is a witness," a Benjamite. Transliteration:
Yoed Phonetic Spelling: (yo-ade') Short Definition: Joed. ... Joed. ...
/hebrew/3133.htm - 6kJoed (1 Occurrence)
...JOED. jo'-ed (yo`edh, "Yahweh is witness"): A "son" of Benjamin (Nehemiah 11:7),
wanting in 1 Chronicles 9:7. Multi-Version Concordance Joed (1 Occurrence). ...
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Jo'ed (1 Occurrence)
Jo'ed. Joed, Jo'ed. Joel . Multi-Version Concordance Jo'ed (1 Occurrence).
Nehemiah ... Jeshaiah. (See RSV). Joed, Jo'ed. Joel . Reference Bible.
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Kolai'ah (1 Occurrence)
... Nehemiah 11:7 And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the
son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the ...
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Kolaiah (2 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 11:7 These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son
of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son ...
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Jeshaiah (7 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 11:7 These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son
of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son ...
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Jesaiah (2 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 11:7 And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the
son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the ...
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Jeshai'ah (7 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 11:7 And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the
son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the ...
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Joda (1 Occurrence)

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Ithiel (2 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 11:7 These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son
of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son ...
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I'thi-El (1 Occurrence)
... Nehemiah 11:7 These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son
of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son ...
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