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Gilead
Gilead in the Bible — a son of Machir, grandson of Manasseh (NUM 26:29). Gilead belonged to the tribe of Reuben. Referenced in 9 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the heap or mass of testimony”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Reuben
- Scripture References
- 9 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 8 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Gileadproper name
- Hebrew
- גִּלְעָ֑ד
- Transliteration
- giləad
- Meaning
- [perhaps] monument of stones
- Greek
- Γαλααδ
- Reference
- NUM 26:29
- Strong's
- H1568
Notes
the Gileadites (NUM 26:29)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gilead in the Bible?
Gilead is described in the Bible as a son of Machir, grandson of Manasseh (NUM 26:29). Gilead belonged to the tribe of Reuben.
What does the name Gilead mean?
The name Gilead means “the heap or mass of testimony” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.