Genesis 49:19

Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.

Cross-reference

Genesis 30:11 Historical context

Genesis 30:11 records the birth of Gad and Leah's naming, linking to Gad's name meaning 'troop' here.

Genesis 46:16 Historical context

Genesis 46:16 lists Gad's sons, providing the genealogy of the tribe mentioned in the blessing.

Deuteronomy 33:20 gives another blessing on Gad, describing him as a lion tearing prey—paralleling the warrior imagery in Jacob's prophecy.

1 Chronicles 5:11–22 Historical context

1 Chronicles 5:11-22 describes the Gadites' military victories, fulfilling Jacob's prophecy of raiding and being raided.

Numbers 32:1 Historical context

Numbers 32 describes Gad's tribe requesting and receiving land east of Jordan, reflecting their later history.

Deuteronomy 33:21 continues Gad's blessing, noting his choice of land and leadership—a different facet of the tribe's destiny.

Joshua 13:8 Historical context

Joshua 13:8 records Gad's inheritance east of Jordan, providing historical context for the tribe that Jacob blessed.

1 Chronicles 5:26 records Gad's exile—a later outcome contrasting the promised victory in Jacob's blessing.