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     * brethren.
     # 23,32,37,54|
     * Gather.
     # Jos 4:5-9,20-24; 7:26; 2Sa 18:17; Ec 3:5|
     * an heap.
       The word {gal,} rendered "heap," properly signifies a round
       heap or circle; probably like the Druidical remains in this
       country, which have been traced in India, Persia, Western
       Asia, Greece, and Northern Europe.  These usually consist of
       irregular circles of large stones, with a principal one in the
       midst; the former probably being used for seats, and the
       latter for an altar; corresponding to the stone set up as a
       pillar by Jacob, and the heap of stones collected by his
       brethren.  They appear to have been used, as Gilgal
       undoubtedly was, (Jos 4:5; Jud 2:1; 3:19; ch. 20.  1; Sa 7:16;
       10:8, 17; 11:15; 13:7; 15:33.  2; Sa 19:15, 40.  2; Ki 2:1.) as
       temples, and as places for holding councils, and assembling
       the people.  For a satisfactory elucidation of this subject,
       consult the Fragments to Calmet, Nos. 156, 735, 736.