Numbers 1:14
Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Original Language Analysis
לְגָ֕ד
Of Gad
H1410
לְגָ֕ד
Of Gad
Strong's:
H1410
Word #:
1 of 4
gad, a son of jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
Historical Context
Gad, seventh son of Jacob through Zilpah, settled east of the Jordan River in territory taken from the Amorites. The tribe later produced mighty warriors who aided David (1 Chronicles 12:8-15), fulfilling Jacob's prophecy about military strength.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Gad's pattern of being overcome yet ultimately overcoming encourage believers facing opposition and difficulty?
- What does the fulfillment of Jacob's prophecy about Gad teach us about trusting God's word even when circumstances seem contrary?
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Analysis & Commentary
Gad's position among the tribes reflects Jacob's prophecy that 'a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last' (Genesis 49:19). The tribe's military prowess and eventual territorial success demonstrate God's faithfulness to prophetic words spoken generations earlier. This pattern of struggle followed by victory prefigures the Christian life, where believers endure tribulation but ultimately triumph through Christ.