Gilead Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Gilead, a descendant of Manasseh, was the son of Michael and the father of Jaroah, as recorded in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad.
son of Michael (1CH 5:14), Gadite (1CH 5:11)
Lineage: Buz › Jahdo › Jeshishai › Michael › Gilead
Names
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Gilead
the heap or mass of testimony
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Gilead
· Also called · H1568 none · 1CH 5:14 [perhaps] monument of stones
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גִּלְעָ֑ד
giləad · H1568 · 1CH 5:14 [perhaps] monument of stones
- he גִּלְעָד · H1568J
- el Γαλααδ Galaad · none · 1CH 5:14
- bg Галаад
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Gilead Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Gilead is briefly mentioned in 1Ch 5:14 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Gad. He is described as the son of Michael and the father of Jaroah. This genealogy traces the lineage of the Gadites who lived in the land of Bashan, east of the Jordan River, until the time of the Assyrian captivity (1Ch 5:11-17). The mention of Gilead in this genealogy helps to establish the family lineage and territorial location of a portion of the tribe of Gad. It is important to note that this Gilead is a different individual from the other Gileads mentioned in the Bible, such as the son of Machir or the father of Jephthah. The name Gilead, which means "heap of witness" or "rocky region," was commonly used both as a personal name and as a geographical designation for the region east of the Jordan River.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Gilead_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Gilead@1Ch.5.14) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, gilead_1319)