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Gad
GenesisNumbersDeuteronomy1 ChroniclesRevelation
Name meaning
"fortune, a troop" · Hebrew
"A troop cometh" (Genesis 30:11).
About
Seventh son of Jacob, born to Zilpah, Leah's servant. Leah named him Gad ('good fortune'). His tribe settled east of the Jordan and was renowned for fierce warriors; Moses' blessing likened Gad to a lion.
Relationships
Key Scripture Appearances
Genesis 30:11
Genesis 49:19
Deuteronomy 33:20
1 Chronicles 5:18
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