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Gilead(3)

Gilead in the Bible — son of Michael (1CH 5:14), Gadite (1CH 5:11). Gilead belonged to the tribe of Gad. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the heap or mass of testimony

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Gender
male
Tribe
Gad
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Gileadproper name
Hebrew
גִּלְעָ֑ד
Transliteration
giləad
Meaning
[perhaps] monument of stones
Greek
Γαλααδ
Reference
1CH 5:14
Strong's
H1568

Family & Relationships (2)

father

Jaroah(1CH 5:14)

son

Michael(1CH 5:14)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gilead in the Bible?

Gilead is described in the Bible as son of Michael (1CH 5:14), Gadite (1CH 5:11). Gilead belonged to the tribe of Gad.

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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