They told Nahash (the Ammonite king) to give them seven days to see if any of the (other) Israelites would come to their aid. See 1 Samuel ch.11.
The Ammonites
According to Strong's Lexicon, "jabesh" (#3003) means "dry," and "gilead" (#1568) means "rocky region."
They were the children of Dinah, descended from a gentile father. Dinah was the seventh born child of Jacob/Israel, who was born on the 7th day of the 7th month.
Nahash the Ammonite came up and encamped against Jabesh because he sought to conquer the city and impose his dominance over the Israelites. The inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead were in a vulnerable position and requested terms of surrender, indicating their fear of Nahash's threat. His siege was motivated by a desire to subjugate the people and potentially enforce harsh conditions, including the infamous demand for the removal of their right eyes as a sign of humiliation and control. This event is recorded in the biblical narrative found in 1 Samuel 11.
The address of the Gilead Historical Society is: 14 Depot Street, Gilead, ME 04217-8113
The address of the Mount Gilead Branch is: 110 W Allenton St, Mount Gilead, 27306 0067
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The address of the Mt Gilead Public Library is: 41 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, 43338 1429
The ISBN of Gilead - novel - is 0374153892.
Gilead Sciences was created in 1987.
Gilead Cemetery was created in 1766.
The address of the Mount Gilead Museum Foundation is: Po Box 551, Mount Gilead, NC 27306