Gad

Gad is the eldest son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the brother of Asher. He is one of the forefathers of the people of Israel. His mother is Zilpah, but he is counted as the child of Leah. Gad has no specific role in the stories about Jacob’s children.

The Name Gad

Related Bible passages

Genesis 30.11 Genesis 49.19 1 Chronicles 2.2 Revelation 7.5 Exodus 1.4 Genesis 46.16

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