IGAL. 1 . The spy representing the tribe of Issachar ( Numbers 13:7 ). 2 . One of David’s heroes, the son of Nathan of Zohah ( 2 Samuel 23:36 ). In the parallel list ( 1 Chronicles 11:38 ) the name is given as ‘ Joel , the brother of Nathan.’ 3 . Son of Shemaiah of the royal house of David ( 1 Chronicles 3:22 ).