The Tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, holds a significant place in biblical history. Named after Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant, the tribe is known for its valor and military prowess. The tribe's inheritance was located east of the Jordan River, in a region known for its fertile land and strategic importance.

In the context of numbering the people, the Tribe of Gad played a crucial role during the census events recorded in the Old Testament. The censuses were conducted for various reasons, including military organization, land allocation, and religious duties. The Book of Numbers provides detailed accounts of these events.

Numbers 1:24-25 : "From the sons of Gad: their genealogies according to their clans and families, the number of names from twenty years old and upward, all who could serve in the army, those numbered from the tribe of Gad totaled 45,650."

During the first census in the wilderness of Sinai, the tribe was counted among the Israelites eligible for military service. The census was commanded by God to Moses and Aaron, emphasizing the importance of organization and readiness for the journey to the Promised Land.

Numbers 26:15-18 : "These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500."

The second census, taken on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, showed a slight decrease in the number of men able to serve in the army. This census was crucial for the division of the land among the tribes as they prepared to enter Canaan.

The tribe's involvement in these censuses highlights their integral role in the community of Israel. The men of Gad were known for their strength and bravery, qualities that were essential for the defense and expansion of the Israelite nation. The tribe's warriors were often called upon in times of conflict, and their reputation as fierce fighters is noted in various biblical accounts.

The Tribe of Gad's participation in the censuses underscores their commitment to the collective identity and mission of the Israelites. Their willingness to be counted and serve reflects their dedication to God's commands and the well-being of the nation.Numbers 1:14
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Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest
... with them an army to protect their persons, or to ... Each nation, each tribe, each city,
worshipped its own lord ... Baal of Hermon, who was an ally of Gad, goddess of ...
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Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
... the incidents he gives are carefully selected, apt and ... came in time to form a tribe
by themselves ... A number of the Israelites transferred their allegiance to ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... the Jordan at the time that Gad and Reuben ... the families which constituted the
half-tribe of Manasseh ... of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one ...
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From the Close of the General Conference of 1824 to the ...
... enriched with articles, both original and selected, which did ... results on other fragments
of the same tribe. ... than two hundred and fifty persons were brought ...
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