Gilead
Mountainous region east of the Jordan, known for its balm; territory of Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh.
First mentioned in the Bible
"Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no healer there? Why has the health of my people not been restored?"— Jeremiah 8:22
Background
Gilead was renowned for its balm. The prophet Jeremiah used 'balm of Gilead' as a metaphor for spiritual healing. Judge Jephthah was from Gilead and defeated the Ammonites here. The prophet Elijah was also from Tishbe in Gilead.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
Is there no balsam in Gilʹe·ad?— Jeremiah 8:22
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