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Gad(2)
Gad in the Bible — the prophet (1SA 22:5), the seer (1CH 21:9, 1CH 29:29). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “a band; a troop”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Biography
The first son born to Jacob through Leah's handmaid Zilpah, Gad's name means 'good fortune' or 'a troop comes.' His descendants formed a warrior tribe that settled east of the Jordan River in fertile pasturelands.
Significance
The tribe of Gad was known for its fierce warriors and remained faithful to Israel, though their separation by the Jordan sometimes caused concern.
Key Events
Birth to Jacob through Zilpah(Genesis 30:10-11)
Traveled to Egypt with family(Genesis 46:16)
Names & Labels (1)
Gadproper name
- Hebrew
- גָּד
- Transliteration
- gad
- Meaning
- fortune
- Greek
- Γαδ
- Reference
- 1SA 22:5
- Strong's
- H1410
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gad in the Bible?
Gad is described in the Bible as the prophet (1SA 22:5), the seer (1CH 21:9, 1CH 29:29).
What does the name Gad mean?
The name Gad means “a band; a troop” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.