[2] The text of Genesis implies that the name Gad means “luck”/“fortunate”, in Hebrew.

The Biblical account shows Zilpah's status as a handmaid change to that of an actual wife of Jacob (Genesis 30:9,11).

Many scholars believe that Gad was a late addition to the Israelite confederation.

[3] According to classical rabbinical literature, Gad was born on 10 Marcheshvan, and lived 125 years.

Uzith was the daughter of Amuram, the granddaughter of Uz and the great-grandson of Nahor (son of Terah).