Gilead (Arabic: جلعاد, Ǧalʻād or Jalaad) is an Arabic term used to refer to the mountainous land extending north and south of Jabbok. It was used more generally for the entire region east of …

The name Gilead is sometimes used to denote the whole country East of the Jordan (Genesis 37:25 Joshua 22:9 2 Samuel 2:9, etc.). Again, along with Bashan, it indicates the land East of …

Feb 15, 2025 · Gilead, area of ancient Palestine east of the Jordan River, corresponding to modern northwestern Jordan. The region is bounded in the north by the Yarmūk River and in …

Jan 4, 2022 · Gilead was a fertile, mountainous area east of the Jordan River. The name Gilead means “rocky region” or “hill country.” Solomon refers to goats “descending from Gilead” in …

Ever HaYarden) is an area of land in the Southern Levant lying east of the Jordan River valley. It is also alternatively called Gilead.

Gilead is the clearly Israelite section of Transjordan and, therefore, in its broad meaning, encompassed central Transjordan, on both sides of the Jabbok, from the Sea of Galilee to the …

A mountainous region E of the Jordan. Often mentioned in the OT, in its broadest sense it can be applied to all of Israelite Trans-Jordan (cf. Josh 22:9 ff. where it is contrasted to the Land of …

Dec 5, 2024 · Gilead, a region often referenced in the Bible, is situated east of the Jordan River, encompassing parts of modern-day Jordan. This area is characterized by its rugged terrain, …

Gilead is a significant region in biblical history, often mentioned in the Old Testament. It is located east of the Jordan River, primarily in the modern-day country of Jordan. The name "Gilead" is …

Gilead is the clearly Israelite section of Transjordan and, therefore, in its broad meaning, encompassed central Transjordan, on both sides of the Jabbok, from the Sea of Galilee to the …