Quick Facts
Prophet
Role
1040 BC – 970 BC
Lifespan
The World They Lived In
1040 BC970 BC
Israelite Kingdoms
Key Verses
David's personal prophet and seer who served as a divine counselor throughout David's career, from his fugitive years to the height of his kingship. When David hid in the stronghold, Gad directed him to return to the land of Judah (1 Samuel 22:5). After David sinfully numbered the people, Gad delivered God's three-fold judgment and instructed David to build an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite — the very site that would become Solomon's Temple. He is also credited with helping to organize Temple worship and with recording the acts of David's reign (1 Chronicles 29:29).
David's personal prophet and seer who served as a divine counselor throughout David's career, from his fugitive years to the height of his kingship.
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