Gad was a prophet who served as an adviser to David during the rise and reign of the Israelite monarchy.
He appears first in David’s wilderness period, delivering guidance that shaped David’s movements.
Later, he communicated divine instruction regarding judgment and repentance after David’s census.
Chronicles associates his prophetic role with the establishment of ordered worship in Israel.
Gad illustrates how prophetic authority functioned within the United Monarchy to convey specific instruction for royal decision-making and national worship.
"But Gad came that day to David and said to him, “Go up, raise an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.”" — 2 Samuel 24:18, ESV
Answer the questions below. When you choose an option, you will see the result and an explanation.
1. What instruction did Gad give David during David’s wilderness period?
2. After David’s census, what did Gad instruct David to build, and where?