Definition

Galaad is the Greek form of Gilead, the name used for the region known by that designation.

Biblical Usage

The term appears in Greek-form usage for Gilead in the Apocryphal books.

Historical Background

Galaad is used in the supplied material in references from the Apocrypha.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary

the Greek form of the word Gilead.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>gal'-a-ad (Galaad, Greek form of Gilead (/APC 1Macc 5:9,55; Judith 1:8)).</p>