Topical Encyclopedia Gad, a prophet during the reign of King David, holds a significant role in the biblical narrative as a messenger of God’s will and guidance. His presence is noted in several key events in David's life, providing divine direction and counsel. Gad is first introduced in 1 Samuel 22:5, where he advises David to leave the stronghold of Moab and return to the land of Judah: "But the prophet Gad said to David, 'Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart, and go into the land of Judah.' So David left and went into the forest of Hereth" .Gad's role as a prophet is further emphasized during the incident of the census taken by David, as recorded in 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21. David, incited by Satan, orders a census of Israel, which displeases God. As a result, God sends Gad to deliver a message of judgment to David. Gad presents David with three options for punishment: three years of famine, three months of fleeing from enemies, or three days of plague. David chooses to fall into the hands of the Lord, resulting in a devastating plague upon Israel. Gad then instructs David to build an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite, where the plague is halted: "And Gad came to David that day and said to him, 'Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite'" (2 Samuel 24:18). The writings and actions of Gad are not extensively detailed in the biblical text, but his influence is evident in the spiritual and political life of David. Gad is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:29, which references the records of David's reign: "As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, they are written in the records of Samuel the seer, the records of Nathan the prophet, and the records of Gad the seer" . This suggests that Gad, along with Samuel and Nathan, contributed to the historical and prophetic documentation of David's rule. Gad's prophetic ministry underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of deviating from His will. His interactions with David highlight the role of prophets as intermediaries between God and His chosen leaders, providing guidance, correction, and insight into divine purposes. Through Gad's counsel, David is reminded of the necessity of repentance and the mercy of God, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative. Nave's Topical Index 1 Chronicles 29:29Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, Nave's Topical Index Library The History Books The Hatred of the King Towards Him Increased Daily... A Look into the Hebrew Bible. Formation and History of the Hebrew Canon. The Prophet Joel. The Historical Books. The New Testament view of the Old Testament The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus Appendix v. 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