Reference: Gileadites

Gil'eadites

Not used strictly for the descendants of one man. Nu 26:29 refers to the descendants of Manasseh (No. 1, above) and Jg 11:1,40; 12:7 to No. 2. We also read of Jair a Gileadite, Jg 10:3; and Barzillai, 2Sa 17:27; 19:31; 1Ki 2:7; Ezr 2:61; Ne 7:63. The Ephraimites accused the Gileadites and Jephthah with being fugitives from them, but they were severely punished for their arrogance. Jg 12:4-6. Pekah when he revolted against Pekahiah slew fifty men of the Gileadites. 2Ki 15:25.