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Gad, Tribe of |
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Gad, son of Jacob, led the tribe known for its bravery. They settled east of Jordan and contributed to Israel's victories, later exiled by the Assyrians.
Gad's battle victims were readily identifiable. With one fell swoop of the sword they would cut off the head together with the arm. The ability to strike such a blow is an indication of tremendous lion-like strength.
This class expounds upon the special greatness of the tribes Reuven and Gad.
Why the dramatic shift in Moses' view on the Jewish settlement of the eastern territories? If the Reubenites' and Gadites' petition initially struck him as reminiscent of the sin of the Spies, what convinced him to endorse their plan and even expand on it...
The Circuitous Route, Defeat of Sihon and Og, The Division of Trans-Jordan
In today's "Nasi" reading (see "Nasi of the Day" in Nissan 1), we read of the gift bought by the nasi of the tribe of Gad, Elyasaf ben De'uel, for the inauguration of the Mishkan. Text of today's Nasi in Hebrew and English.
Learn how Moses gave the land east of the Jordan to Reuben, Gad, and half of Manassah, on one condition.
Exploring Rashi’s commentary on the tribe of Gad fighting on the frontlines
Rashi illustrates how Moses’ strategy to send the tribes of Gad and Reuven to lead the charge in the conquest of Israel teaches how to effectively overcome your enemies.
Why were the tribes of Re'uvain and Gad told to go ahead of the other Jewish people into battle? (v. 18)
“And Leah said, ‘Fortune has come.’” (Genesis 30:11) Leah named the first child of her maidservant Zilpah, Gad: a name that indicates appreciation of good fortune. The soaring eagles draw us into the painting, reminding us of the way we were lead out of E...
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