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Gileadite

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Gileadite [ˈgɪlɪəˌdaɪt]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) an inhabitant of the region of Gilead
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a descendant of Gilead (the man)
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Barzillai the Gileadite had befriended David in Transjordan during the revolt of Absalom (2 Sam 17:27-29), but Barzillai, because of age, had declined the king's invitation to come to Jerusalem and live from his provisions (2 Sam 19:31-38).
The last words of David by Klein, Ralph W. / Currents in Theology and Mission
The story of Jephthah's Daughter (Judges 11) tells us that Jephthah the Gileadite made a vow to the Lord before going into battle with the Ammonites.
Jephthah's Daughter by OSTRIKER, ALICIA / Cross Currents
 
 
 
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