Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(strength of fortune). (1) Head of a large returned family (Ezra 2:12; 8:12; Neh. 7:17). (2) A co-covenanter with Nehemiah (Neh. 10:15).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1-2. Two whose descendants returned from exile (Ezra 2:12; Ezra 8:12; Neh. 7:17).
3. One who sealed the covenant (Neh. 10:15).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 5794 and 1409; stern troop; Azgad, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a mighty troop: strength of Gad
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A troop has arrived; a strong army; stern troop:―an Israelite, Ezra 2:12. {Advenit turma}