1 Chronicles 12:9

New American Bible - revised edition

Some of the Gadites also went over to David when he was at the stronghold in the wilderness. They were valiant warriors, experienced soldiers equipped with shield and spear, fearsome as lions, swift as gazelles on the mountains.

Cross References

Genesis 49:19

“Gad shall be raided by raiders, but he shall raid at their heels.

2 Samuel 2:18

The three sons of Zeruiah were there—Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel, who was as fleet of foot as a gazelle in the open field,

1 Chronicles 12:10

Ezer was their chief, Obadiah was second, Eliab third,

1 Chronicles 12:8

Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham, from Gedor.

Deuteronomy 33:20

Of Gad he said: Blessed be the one who has made Gad so vast! He lies there like a lion; he tears the arm, the head as well.