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Gad
GenesisNumbersDeuteronomy1 ChroniclesRevelation
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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