Gilead is an important area mentioned several times in the Old Testament. Though Gad receives all the towns of Gilead, Manasseh also receives half of Gilead (Joshua 13:31). Gilead was a fertile region at high elevation with abundant forests (Jeremiah 22:6; Jeremiah 50:19) and olives, grains, and vines flourishing on the western slopes. Especially known for a healing balm used for medicinal purposes (Jeremiah 8:22; Jeremiah 46:11) and spices, balm, and myrrh (Genesis 37:25). The Aroer given to Gad was different from the Aroer in the south given to Reuben.
24 Moïse avait donné à la tribu de Gad, aux fils de Gad, une part selon leurs familles.