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The Tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant (Genesis 30:9-11). The tribe settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in the region known as Gilead, which was well-suited for their pastoral lifestyle. This territory was part of the land conquered from the Amorites under the leadership of Moses and later allocated to the tribe by Joshua (Numbers 32:33, Joshua 13:24-28).

Cities Built by the Tribe of Gad

The Gadites were known for their valor and strength, characteristics that were essential in establishing and fortifying their cities. The Bible records several cities that were built or rebuilt by the Tribe of Gad, reflecting their industrious nature and strategic acumen in securing their territory.

1. Dibon: This city was rebuilt by the Gadites and served as a significant settlement in their territory. Numbers 32:34 states, "And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer."

2. Ataroth: Another city mentioned alongside Dibon, Ataroth was fortified by the Gadites. It was strategically important due to its location and resources.

3. Aroer: Located near the Arnon River, Aroer was rebuilt by the Gadites, providing them with a stronghold in the southern part of their territory.

4. Jazer: The Gadites also rebuilt Jazer, a city that played a crucial role in their defense and agricultural activities. Numbers 32:35 notes, "And Atroth Shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah."

5. Jogbehah: This city was fortified by the Gadites, contributing to their network of defenses across the region.

6. Beth Nimrah: Known for its water resources, Beth Nimrah was another city built by the Gadites. Numbers 32:36 states, "Beth Nimrah and Beth Haran as fortified cities, and built folds for their flocks."

7. Beth Haran: Alongside Beth Nimrah, Beth Haran was fortified, indicating the Gadites' emphasis on protecting their livestock and ensuring the security of their settlements.

The cities built by the Tribe of Gad reflect their commitment to establishing a secure and prosperous homeland east of the Jordan. Their efforts in building and fortifying these cities demonstrate their strategic foresight and dedication to maintaining their inheritance as allotted by God through Moses and Joshua. The Gadites' legacy is one of strength, resilience, and faithfulness to their divine calling as part of the people of Israel.

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Numbers 32:34-36
And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,
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How the Hebrews Fought with the Midianites, and Overcame Them.
... this time it was that the two tribes of Gad and Reuben, and the half tribe of Manasseh ...
They added this also, that when they had built cities, wherein they ...
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Six Cities
... of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."[45] In the old Cities of Refuge
no ... RAMOTH was situated in Gilead, within the tribe of Gad, and somewhere ...
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How Joshua, the Commander of the Hebrews, Made War with The
... These cities were, of the tribe of Judah, Hebron; of that of Ephraim, Shechem; and
of that of ... 26. Now when the tribe of Reuben, and that of Gad, and as ...
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The Story of the Baptist, from his Last Testimony to Jesus to his ...
... townships, with constitution and liberties, such as those of the Grecian cities. ...
of Per??a represented the ancient Beth Haram in the tribe of Gad, [3131] a ...
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The Israelites
... and it may be that the name of the tribe of Benjamin has ... been "the sons" of Reuben
or Judah, of Simeon or Gad. ... One of the cities he built has been shown by the ...
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Appendix ix. List of Old Testament Passages Messianically Applied ...
... towards the close, a dispute whether he was of the tribe of Gad, or of the tribe
of Benjamin ... p.108 b), that as three of these cities were in terrtiory never ...
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The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money ...
... the next day it was told us that the cities [100] of ... And the next day Reuben and
Gad entered in and slew sixty ... my staff, that is, the stay of my tribe; and my ...
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Chapter xxxv
... Apparently, the neighbouring cities had intended a murderous pursuit ... on old territory
of the tribe of Benjamin ... of Zilpah, the handmaid of Leah"Gad and Asher. ...
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Chapter xxxiv
... Apparently, the neighbouring cities had intended a murderous pursuit ... on old territory
of the tribe of Benjamin ... of Zilpah, the handmaid of Leah"Gad and Asher. ...
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Nature of Covenanting.
... this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities."[24] In ... The children
of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh ...
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