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Mount Gilead

Mount Gilead is where Laban overtakes Jacob; Ishmaelite traders come from Gilead with goods bound for Egypt in Genesis 37.

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First mention

Genesis 31:21

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Genesis 31, 37Mountain region

Scripture references

  • Genesis 31:21

    Thus he got away with all he had. He was soon across the River and heading for Mount Gilead.

  • Genesis 31:23

    Taking his brothers with him, he pursued him for seven days and overtook him at Mount Gilead.

  • Genesis 31:25

    Laban caught up with Jacob, who had pitched his tent in the hills; and Laban pitched camp on Mount Gilead.

  • Genesis 31:54

    He offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his kinsmen to the meal. They ate the meal, and passed the night on the mountain.

  • Genesis 37:25

    Looking up, they saw a group of Ishmaelites who were coming from Gilead, their camels laden with gum tragacanth, balsam and resin, which they were taking to Egypt.