Meaning
Gad is a Hebrew proper name associated with “troop” or “fortune.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the first son of Zilpah, Leah’s maid.
He became the ancestor of the tribe of Gad.
Key References
- Genesis 30:9-11
- Genesis 35:26
- Genesis 46:16
- Genesis 49:19
- Exodus 1:4
- Numbers 1:24-25
- Numbers 26:15-18
- Numbers 32:1-42
- Deuteronomy 33:20-21
- Joshua 13:24-28
Related Terms
- Jacob
- Zilpah
- Tribe of Gad
- Reuben
- Manasseh