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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

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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

Family & Relationships (8)

son

Machir(NUM 26:29)

father

Iezer(NUM 26:30)
Helek(NUM 26:30)
Asriel(NUM 26:31)
Shechem(NUM 26:31)
Shemida(NUM 26:32)
Hepher(NUM 26:32)

brother

Hammolecheth(1CH 7:18)

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.

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