"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
Psalm 11:3

2014/07/25

Gad, son of Jacob


Gad (Hebrew: גָּד; Modern: Gad; Tiberian: Gāḏ) is the seventh son of Jacob (latter named by Hashem as Israel), with Zilpah. He is also the father of the Ancient Israelite Tribe of Gad and the Gadites.

And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a son. And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.
Genesis 30:10-11

The Prophetic Blessing of Jacob prior to his death:

And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father. Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.
Genesis 49:1-2, 19

The Tribe of Gad

The Tribe of Gad (Hebrew: שֵׁבֶט גָּד; Modern: Shevet Gad; Tiberian: Šḗḇeṭ Gāḏ) is one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

For Tribe allotment see: Joshua 13:24-28
5 Rastafari Foundations: Gad, son of Jacob Gad  (Hebrew: גָּד; Modern: Gad; Tiberian: Gāḏ) is the seventh son of Jacob (latter named by Hashem as Israel), with Zilpah. He is also...