Gaal
Gaal, son of Ebed, led the men of Shechem in a revolt against Abimelech during the period of the judges. Abimelech defeated him, and Gaal fled from Shechem.
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Gaash
Gaash was a hill in the hill-country of Ephraim, near the burial place of Joshua. The watercourses of Gaash were also associated with Hiddai, one of David’s mighty men.
Gabatha
Gabatha was a eunuch mentioned in the Greek additions to Esther, where he is associated with Mordecai’s account of a plot against the king.
Gabbai
Gabbai was a chief Benjaminite living in Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian captivity.
Gabbatha
Gabbatha was the paved judgment platform where Pilate sat when he pronounced judgment on Jesus. John also calls it the Pavement; its precise historical location is uncertain.
GABBE
Gabbe is a name in 1 Esdras for a group or family listed among those returning from exile. It is identified with Geba in Ezra’s corresponding list.
Gabriel
Gabriel is an angel who stands in God’s presence and delivers His messages. He explained visions to Daniel and announced to Zacharias the birth of John the Baptist and to Mary the birth of Jesus.
Gad
Gad was Jacob’s son by Zilpah and the ancestor of the tribe of Gad. The name is associated with fortune, and Gad’s descendants received land east of the Jordan. Gad was also the name of a prophet and seer who served David.
Gad, The Tribe Of
The tribe of Gad occupied a region east of the Jordan, chiefly including part of Gilead between Reuben and the eastern territories. The Gadites were known as pastoral people and as fierce, capable warriors.
GAD, VALLEY OF
The Valley of Gad is associated with the route of Joab’s census expedition east of the Jordan. The passage is commonly understood to refer to the torrent valley of the Arnon.
Gadara
Gadara was a fortified city southeast of the Sea of Galilee and a principal city of the surrounding region. The Gospel account of the demoniac or demoniacs is associated with the country of the Gadarenes.
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