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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”
Profile
- 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
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.