Bible Dictionary
Arod
Arod was a son of Gad. His descendants were called the Arodites, and he is called Arodi in Genesis.
Definition
Arod was a son of Gad, the son of Jacob. He is also called Arodi, and his descendants were known as the Arodites.
Biblical Usage
Arod is listed among the sons of Gad in Numbers 26:17, while Genesis 46:16 uses the form Arodi. His descendants are named in the same genealogical context.
Historical Background
The name is explained in the supplied material as “a wild ass.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a wild ass), a son of Gad, (Numbers 26:17) called Arodi in (Genesis 46:16)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-rod, ar'-od ('arodh): The sixth son of Gad (Nu 26:17). His descendants are called Arodi or Arodites (Ge 46:16; Nu 26:17).</p>